US Vice President JD Vance said that nuclear inspectors will "definitely" return to Iran as part of the memorandum of understanding being finalized between the US and Iran, according to i24NEWS. The remark, attributed to Vance, signals a central role for the International Atomic Energy Agency in verifying Iran's compliance under the emerging framework.
Vice President JD Vance stated that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors will "definitely" return to Iran as part of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding now being finalized, i24NEWS reported early Tuesday morning. The remark is the clearest public signal yet that the emerging framework will include a renewed international inspection regime — a core demand for any agreement to verify that Iran's nuclear program remains non-military.
Vance's statement aligns with earlier comments by President Trump and other administration officials who have described the MOU as a "general framework" with technical details to follow. The Zioneer has previously reported Vance characterizing the document as a 1.5-page framework including commitments to regional peace and cessation of terror funding.
The exact timeline for signing remains unclear, with Vance himself having said the deal could be signed next week or take months. He previously confirmed his intention to attend the signing ceremony in Geneva, with President Trump's attendance possible.
2 developments
- StrongIAEA Board approves resolution demanding Iran report enriched uranium stockpile, allow inspections
- StrongVance: US-Iran MOU is a 1.5-page general framework; details await technical talks
- StrongUS VP Vance lays out conditions for easing Iran sanctions: nuclear halt, end to terror funding
- StrongVP Vance says he and possibly Trump will attend US-Iran MOU signing in Geneva
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