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Iran to Allow IAEA Inspections of Nuclear Sites, Envoy Says
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Iran to Allow IAEA Inspections of Nuclear Sites, Envoy Says

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran will invite the IAEA to inspect its nuclear facilities and begin work to determine the location of enriched uranium, according to a US envoy.
  • Steve Witkoff told US lawmakers that a preliminary agreement between the US and Iran contained no additional secret arrangements.
  • The deal involves Iran reducing its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and opening the Strait of Hormuz, while the US will lift sanctions.

Iran has agreed to invite the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to inspect its nuclear facilities and begin determining the location of its enriched uranium stockpiles, according to a US envoy. Steve Witkoff informed US lawmakers during a private meeting that the preliminary agreement between the US and Iran includes no secret addendums.

Witkoff, representing President Donald Trump, conveyed to congressional leadership and national security committee members that Tehran will allow IAEA inspections. This move is part of a broader agreement where Iran commits to reducing its highly enriched uranium reserves and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for two months. In return, the United States will lift sanctions, enabling Iran to resume oil sales and unblocking its ports.

It is a very complicated operation, which is no secret to anyone. So we have to be very precise in the details.

— Rafael GrossiCommenting on the complexity of the nuclear agreement and the need for precision.

The IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi acknowledged the complexity of the operation but expressed satisfaction with the memorandum, calling it a positive step that initiates technical work. He noted that the success of the talks depends on the "political will of both sides."

It's good that there is a memorandum. Now the technical work begins.

— Rafael GrossiExpressing satisfaction with the initial agreement and the commencement of technical discussions.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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