Summary
Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed an agreement to resume cooperation, including inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities. The agreement, supported by Egypt, comes amid tensions following sanctions efforts by European countries and a recent conflict involving Israel and the U.S.
Key Facts
- Iran and the IAEA agreed to work together again, with a focus on nuclear inspections.
- The meeting took place in Cairo and involved officials from Iran, the IAEA, and Egypt.
- European countries are considering reimposing sanctions on Iran due to concerns about its nuclear activities.
- In July, Iran passed a law to stop all cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog.
- A recent conflict involved airstrikes by Israel and the U.S. targeting Iranian nuclear sites.
- The only nuclear site inspected by the IAEA recently was Bushehr, where a fuel change was observed.
- The IAEA is concerned about Iran's potential to enrich uranium to near bomb-grade levels.
- Egypt played a key role in facilitating resumed cooperation between Iran and the IAEA.
