Anticipated agreement for Iran nuclear inspections to be reached shortly by the United Nations' nuclear monitoring agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently engaged in negotiations with Tehran to fully restart its inspections of key nuclear sites, following a series of attacks on these facilities by Israel and the United States in June.
On the opening day of the IAEA's 35-nation Board of Governors meeting, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stated that "progress has been made" in talks on clinching a deal on the full resumption of inspections. However, as of the provided information, no confirmed deal has been reached.
The attacks by Israel and the United States resulted in damage to key nuclear facilities in Iran, including those at Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. Following these attacks, Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA. The IAEA inspectors subsequently left Iran.
The negotiations are ongoing, with the modalities of the deal still being discussed. Grossi emphasized the importance of good faith and a clear sense of responsibility in the negotiations. He also expressed hope for a successful conclusion of the discussions within the next few days.
It is important to note that as of September 17, 2025, President Ebrahim Raisi is the head of government of Iran. However, the current search results do not explicitly confirm his involvement in these specific negotiations.
In late August, an IAEA team briefly returned to Iran to oversee the replacement of fuel at the Bushehr nuclear power plant, one of the key nuclear sites under inspection by the IAEA.
The negotiations are taking place during the IAEA's board meeting, with the 35-nation Board of Governors involved in the discussions. Grossi has stated that time is running out for the negotiations.
The statement was made on the opening day of the IAEA's 35-nation Board of Governors meeting, signalling the urgency of the situation and the need for a resolution to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
