The White House tweeted Monday evening that Iran has agreed to allow IAEA inspectors to return, according to a post by the official outlet Abu Ali Express. The announcement follows recent statements by US officials suggesting inspections would be part of a US-Iran memorandum.
The White House tweeted Monday evening that Iran has agreed to re-admit International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors, according to the Israeli outlet Abu Ali Express, which cited the official post. The announcement marks a potential breakthrough in the confidence-building phase of the emerging US-Iran nuclear framework.
As The Zioneer reported, the claim tracks with multiple recent statements by US officials. On Monday, Vice President JD Vance said Washington expects IAEA inspectors to visit Iran this week. On June 16, he told NBC that inspectors would help destroy Iran's enriched uranium stockpile under the MOU. Envoy Steve Witkoff also told lawmakers on June 18 that Iran would invite IAEA access.
The specific scope and timing of the re-admission remain unconfirmed beyond the tweet. Iran's official position in recent days has been contradictory: earlier today, Iranian officials denied any arrangement had been finalized. US and Israeli intelligence officials have publicly expressed skepticism about Iran's compliance under any deal. The White House did not immediately elaborate on whether the agreement applies to all nuclear sites or is limited in scope, and no IAEA confirmation has been issued.
2 developments
- StrongUS VP Vance expects IAEA visit to Iran this week as nuclear deal nears
- StrongVance details IAEA role in US-Iran MOU: inspectors to help destroy enriched uranium stockpile
- DevelopingVance says US wants 'new leaf' with Iran, cites progress in talks
- DevelopingUS VP Vance says Iran nuclear deal 'very close,' would be long-term
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