Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification after war, IAEA chief says
Summary
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief, Rafael Grossi, said a strong system to check Iran’s nuclear program is needed to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons after the ongoing Middle East conflict ends. Iran and the United States recently signed a preliminary deal to stop the war and plan to negotiate further, but disagreements remain about how much access UN inspectors will have to Iranian nuclear sites.Key Facts
- IAEA head Rafael Grossi says Iran must have strict nuclear inspections to prevent weapon development.
- Iran and the US signed a preliminary deal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East.
- The war began in February after large US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
- Iran declared it does not intend to develop nuclear weapons, but verification is necessary.
- The IAEA wants Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile to be reduced under its supervision.
- Before the war, Iran had about 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, below weapons level.
- Iran stopped cooperating with the IAEA last year after US and Israeli attacks.
- US President Trump said Iran agreed to allow UN inspectors to return, but Iran denies this.
- The conflict’s resolution also involves disputes over strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz.
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