UN nuclear chief says Iran inspections will happen, Tehran says after deal
Summary
The United Nations nuclear agency says it will inspect Iran’s nuclear sites soon, but Iran says inspections depend on reaching a final deal with the United States. Talks between the US and Iran are continuing to resolve issues related to Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions.Key Facts
- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites are planned and will happen soon.
- Dates and locations for inspections are still being discussed with Iran’s government.
- Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said inspections depend on a final agreement with the US, especially on ending sanctions.
- Iran has not allowed inspectors access to nuclear sites that were attacked previously.
- The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to guide nuclear inspections and started 60 days of talks to resolve key issues.
- Iranian officials have refused requests for meetings with IAEA’s Grossi during recent negotiations.
- Iran has said it will not negotiate its ballistic missile program.
- Technical talks between the US and Iran are expected to continue in Switzerland at the end of June.
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