IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi announced that the interim agreement between the United States and Iran allows his inspectors access to the country. The statement comes after Iran hinted that key sites would remain closed to inspection until a final deal and sanctions relief are achieved. Grossi said inspectors will deploy to the field soon.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed on Friday that the interim agreement between the United States and Iran includes provisions for international inspectors to access Iranian nuclear sites. His statement contradicts recent Iranian hints that key facilities would remain off-limits until a comprehensive final deal is signed and sanctions are lifted.
The development is the latest in a fast-moving diplomatic track between Washington and Tehran, mediated by Qatar. As The Zioneer has reported over the past two weeks, the emerging framework — described by a senior US official in mid-June as 'a deal' awaiting final approval — aims for a 60-day roadmap. Reports of progress have been accompanied by mixed signals: Iran's foreign minister and parliament speaker reportedly agreed to terms, while the IRGC commander sought final approval from the Supreme Leader, and earlier Iranian media suggested two issues remained before a signing.
Grossi's announcement effectively neutralizes one of those open issues — access for IAEA inspectors — by asserting that the interim accord already mandates it. The agreement's durability, however, hinges on whether Iran's supreme leadership ultimately ratifies the full terms, a process the IAEA cannot enforce on its own.
The statement was reported by Israeli media outlet N12.
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