The IAEA is an international organization that promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy and inhibits its military use. Known for conducting nuclear inspections, verifying treaty compliance, and serving as the primary global mechanism for nuclear safeguards. Recently, the IAEA has been central to disputes over inspector access to Iranian nuclear sites amid U.S.-Iran negotiations and post-strike monitoring gaps. Last updated 8 hours ago
"Khamenei's blood will be avenged by liberating Jerusalem. Iran will never allow IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites. The MoU proves America was defeated. We must build a true strategic partnership with China."
IAEA chief Raphael Grossi says inspectors will arrive in Iran soon under the interim U.S.-Iran agreement, despite Tehran's claims that key nuclear sites would remain closed until sanctions are lifted and a final deal is reached. Grossi said the existing agreement already mandates access.
The Trump administration wants $672 million to eliminate Iran's nuclear weapons capability. The funds would go toward removing enriched uranium and sensitive nuclear materials, plus IAEA verification. Part of an $80 billion supplemental request tied to the Iran conflict. - Fox News
The IAEA chief confirmed inspectors will visit Iranian enrichment sites, a central component of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending the conflict.
Trump to "Fox News": There is no urgency in bringing the inspectors into Iran, the American inspectors will go in together with the IAEA inspectors to locate the enriched uranium
Iran has rejected any IAEA access to attacked facilities or nuclear materials. The Foreign Ministry warned Grossi and the agency to "refrain from creating a commotion."
“Iran has no plans to allow IAEA inspectors to enter nuclear sites that were damaged during the war.”
On unfrozen assets:
“Iran will decide how to use its unfrozen funds, with no restrictions on how they can be spent.”
On missiles:
“We did not discuss our missile capabilities during the negotiations with the United States, and we will not discuss this issue with anyone in the future.”
On the nuclear file:
“The parties to the MOU are trying to achieve all of its clauses before starting negotiations on the nuclear issue.”
Iranian Ambassador to the UN in Geneva:
“Main talks on the Strait of Hormuz will be between Iran and Oman, followed by parallel discussions with the parties to the MOU.”
On Lebanon:
“If Israel violates the MOU in any form, including by attacking Lebanon and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran will respond.”
He also stated that “there should be no new attack against Lebanon” and that the agreement includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
As much as I’ve been critical of offering major concessions to the Islamic regime, which continues to chant “Death to America,” has killed more than 41,000 of its own people, shows little indication of changing its behavior, I do think one ...
As much as I’ve been critical of offering major concessions to the Islamic regime, which continues to chant “Death to America,” has killed more than 41,000 of its own people, shows little indication of changing its behavior, I do think one reported development is worth noting:
Iranian officials say they have agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back into the country.
Whether that ultimately happens remains to be seen. Whether the price paid to get there was worth it is a separate debate.
But taken on its own, international oversight of Iran’s nuclear program would be a positive step.
IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News is pushing back on U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent's statement that IAEA inspectors have been allowed into Iran, claiming no such permission was confirmed by Iranian negotiators or government officials.
Tasnim added that any inspector presence would require a final agreement, one it says is "unlikely to be reached" given past experience with the U.S.
"Very good day. We made a lot of good progress. We did exactly what we wanted to do, which is accomplish four things for the American people.
First, we wanted to build a mechanism for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. It is ope...
JD Vance:
"Very good day. We made a lot of good progress. We did exactly what we wanted to do, which is accomplish four things for the American people.
First, we wanted to build a mechanism for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. It is open. We've seen, of course, gas prices and oil prices come down. Millions and millions of barrels of crude and natural gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz that weren't flowing before.
But we also wanted to make sure that we actually set up the coordination mechanism so that we could demine the Strait of Hormuz so that when there are conflicts that inevitably come up, we can make sure we work through them rather than that leading to escalation, and that is exactly what we did yesterday.
Number two, we also wanted to build a similar mechanism for deconfliction for the regional ceasefire. As the President of the United States has himself said, sometimes these ceasefires just mean you're shooting a little bit less, but we wanted to make sure that we had the proper coordination set up so that if there is shooting, if Hezbollah fires at Israel or if Israel responds, if there are other conflicts that arise in the region, we're actually talking to each other and figuring out how to stop the shooting, how to make the region safer, our allies, and everybody else.
We set that up as well.
Number three, and this is probably what we're most excited about as Americans, the Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country. That is a major milestone for the American people and the first step in permanently denuclearizing or permanently ending a nuclear weapons program in Iran. And that's exactly what we wanted to do. That's exactly what we asked to happen.
We made a lot of great progress on other nuclear talks, and that leads me to the final thing that we wanted to accomplish, which is actually set up the process for the technical negotiations that will follow.
Our teams, working with the Iranians, the Qataris, and the Pakistanis, made great progress yesterday. They will continue to work at the technical level with the teams here in Bürgenstock. And then those technical negotiations are going to continue over the weeks and days to come.
We wanted to set up a structure for that so that you could have proper political oversight. But, obviously, as much as this place is very beautiful, I can't stay here for the next sixty days. I'm about to go back home to the United States, but the technical teams are going to be working with proper oversight to make sure that we're accomplishing the objectives that matter for everybody.
So those are the things that we wanted to accomplish. We came here. We did exactly that.
The way that I think about it is very simple. We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal. The final deal is the house. We set the foundation. We haven't built the house, but we've laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people.
I think it's important for all of us to appreciate how much was done, but there is still a lot to do as we continue to make progress on the nuclear talks, on the economic talks, as we continue to demine the straits and ensure that that flow of traffic continues to pick back up.
A lot of progress, but still some work to do, and we're very committed to doing exactly that."
Iran’s Fars News Agency, citing a source within the Iranian negotiating team, reported Sunday that IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has no role in the current U.S.-Iran talks and that the nuclear file is not part of this round of negotiations.
The source said no members of Iran’s nuclear committee are participating in the delegation, adding that nuclear discussions will only be considered once implementation begins on Clauses 1, 4, 10, and 11 of the agreement.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi is expected in Switzerland tomorrow for the opening of nuclear deal talks. The memorandum of understanding assigns the IAEA responsibility for diluting enriched uranium and oversight of additional elements of Iran's nuclear program.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi will attend the start of nuclear agreement negotiations opening tomorrow in Switzerland. The International Atomic Energy Agency is expected to take on a significant role in the talks, given that the memorandum of understanding designates the IAEA as the body responsible for diluting enriched uranium and supervising additional issues within Iran's nuclear program.
JD Vance: "One of the core parts of the agreement is that the IAEA and the United States are going to help Iran destroy the highly enriched stockpile, and that's something that's spelled out very clearly in the MOU."
MOU: The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly and in good faith agreed to the following:
1. Upon signing this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the United States and Iran, along with their allies in the c...
MOU: The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly and in good faith agreed to the following:
1. Upon signing this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the United States and Iran, along with their allies in the current war, declare an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. They commit not to initiate further war or military action against one another, to refrain from threats or use of force, and to ensure the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon. The final agreement will confirm the permanent end of the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, as well as the provisions of this article.
2. The United States and Iran commit to respecting each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refraining from interference in each other’s internal affairs.
3. The United States and Iran commit to negotiating and reaching a final agreement within a maximum of 60 days, with the possibility of extension by mutual consent.
4. Immediately upon signing this MOU, the United States will begin lifting its naval blockade and all other restrictions imposed on Iran, completing the process within 30 days. During this period, maritime traffic will be gradually restored by Iran to prewar levels. In addition, the United States commits to moving its forces away from Iran’s vicinity within 30 days after the signing of the final agreement.
5. Upon signing this MOU, Iran will make its best efforts to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels, free of charge, for a period of 60 days only, between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Commercial shipping will resume immediately, and after the removal of technical and military obstacles and mine clearance operations by Iran, full traffic will be restored within 30 days.
6. Iran will engage in dialogue with the Sultanate of Oman to determine future governance arrangements and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz, in consultation with other Gulf states and in accordance with international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states bordering the Strait.
7. The United States, together with its regional partners, commits to developing a final agreed plan worth at least $300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of Iran. The implementation mechanism will be agreed upon as part of the final agreement within 60 days. The United States will grant all necessary licenses, waivers, and permits required for the relevant financial transactions.
8. The United States commits to removing all forms of sanctions imposed on Iran, including United Nations Security Council measures, resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, and all unilateral U.S. sanctions, both primary and secondary, according to a timetable to be agreed upon in the final agreement. Both sides recognize the critical importance of sanctions relief and intend to address it immediately during negotiations.
9. Iran reaffirms that it will neither acquire nor develop nuclear weapons. The United States and Iran agree to resolve the issue of Iran’s stockpile of enriched material through a mutually agreed mechanism and timetable, with the minimum requirement being dilution of the material on-site under IAEA supervision. The parties also agree to discuss enrichment and other nuclear-related matters concerning Iran’s civilian nuclear needs within a framework to be established in the final agreement. The final agreement will confirm these provisions. Both sides recognize the critical importance of these nuclear issues and intend to address them immediately in negotiations.
10. Until the final agreement is signed, the United States and Iran agree to maintain the status quo. Iran will maintain its current nuclear program, while the United States will not impose new sanctions or deploy additional forces to the region.
