UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification
Summary
The United Nations nuclear agency says Iran’s promise not to build nuclear weapons needs very strong checks to make sure it is true. Iran and the United States are negotiating a lasting peace deal after a recent war, with talks focusing on Iran’s nuclear program and allowing UN inspectors access to nuclear sites.Key Facts
- The UN nuclear chief, Rafael Grossi, says verification is needed to ensure Iran is not making nuclear weapons.
- Iran and the US signed a preliminary deal last week to end the conflict that began in February.
- There is disagreement between Tehran and Washington about whether UN inspectors can visit Iran’s nuclear facilities.
- Before the war, Iran had 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, below the amount needed for a bomb.
- The US and Israel bombed Iranian nuclear sites last year, which affected Iran’s uranium stockpile.
- Iran previously agreed to a nuclear deal in 2015 but stopped cooperating after the US and Israeli attacks.
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz during the war, a key passageway for global energy shipments.
- An attack in the Strait of Hormuz recently caused the UN to halt evacuation efforts for stranded sailors.
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