Iran to Invite UN Inspectors to Nuclear Facilities, US Envoy Reports

A U.S. special envoy has reportedly indicated that Iran plans to invite United Nations inspectors to its nuclear facilities for inspections. Steve Wittekoff, the White House special envoy for the Middle East, conveyed this information during a closed-door briefing to members of the U.S. Congress, according to AP.

Sources familiar with the briefing told AP that Wittekoff stated Iran would invite the UN's nuclear watchdog to inspect its facilities. This would include efforts to locate and excavate suspected nuclear material believed to be buried underground. The briefing reportedly included the existence of a separate letter of invitation sent by Iran to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Wittekoff also mentioned the possibility of dispatching U.S. nuclear inspectors to Iran via a letter sent to IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi. The reported agreement also stipulates that Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium must be diluted under international supervision. Furthermore, Wittekoff stated that Iran has pledged not to acquire or develop nuclear weapons.