Trump: Iran high-enriched uranium IAEA inspections to include Americans

U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that American inspectors will be part of any International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections conducted in Iran, particularly concerning its highly enriched uranium. Trump conveyed this stance to Fox News, emphasizing that while the IAEA may inspect Iran's nuclear facilities, including those suspected of housing enriched uranium deep underground, the process of deploying inspectors is not being rushed.

“

When the IAEA enters Iran to find the highly enriched uranium, which is known to be buried deep underground, American inspectors will also be present.

This statement comes amidst reports of a follow-up negotiation between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland, where an agreement to resume IAEA inspections was allegedly reached. However, Iranian officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, have denied having recent contact with the IAEA on inspection plans. Gharibabadi stated on social media platform X that such matters would only be considered within a final agreement framework, contingent on the U.S. lifting all sanctions and measures.

Despite these denials, President Trump has repeatedly claimed that 100% inspections will take place and that Iran has consented. His insistence on including American inspectors highlights a key U.S. demand in the ongoing nuclear negotiations. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has indicated preparations for inspections, stressing the need for their swift resumption, though actual restart is expected to take considerable time.

“

I am not rushing the deployment of the inspection team.

Furthermore, the Trump administration claims that a portion of Iran's unfrozen funds will be allocated to purchasing American agricultural and medical goods. Trump indicated that the initial scale of these purchases would amount to approximately $500 million worth of U.S. products. This aspect of the financial arrangements is presented as a benefit derived from the partial release of Iranian assets.

“

These matters will only be reviewed and decided within the framework of a final agreement, and only when the other party lifts all sanctions and measures.