Trump: Iran Will Allow Weapons Inspections for Nuclear Integrity

Former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that Iran would consent to comprehensive weapons inspections, a move he believes is essential for guaranteeing long-term "nuclear integrity." Trump expressed confidence that Iran would agree to these checks to secure its future nuclear program. This statement comes as U.S. and Iranian negotiators are actively engaged in discussions aimed at finalizing a peace agreement to address Iran's nuclear activities. While Iran maintains that its nuclear program is exclusively for civilian energy needs, it possesses significant reserves of highly enriched uranium. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officials have repeatedly sought explanations from Iran regarding these reserves, particularly after unspecified strikes by the U.S. and Israel last summer. The IAEA has been unable to regain access to Iran's nuclear facilities. Iran attributes this lack of access to the prior strikes and reiterates its stance that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes.