UN Nuclear Agency Head Says Inspection in Iran 'Going to Happen'

Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit Iranian nuclear facilities, according to the agency's head, Rafael Grossi. He confirmed the inspections are part of an interim deal between Washington and Tehran, despite contradictory remarks from both sides the previous day.

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I can understand political statements, they are part of the reality, but the fundamental thing I would like to remind you and draw your attention to is that there has been a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by both presidents.

Grossi told journalists that a Memorandum of Understanding, signed by both presidents, explicitly states that nuclear activities and facilities will be supervised by the IAEA. "Whether this happens the day after tomorrow or in one week or in 10 days, it's important, but not essential," he said. "This is going to happen."

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The agreement says explicitly that the nuclear activities that are going to be carried out with the regards to the nuclear material facilities will be supervised by the IAEA.

The IAEA has faced restrictions in visiting Iranian enrichment sites since a conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran in 2025. Experts estimate Iran possesses enough highly enriched uranium to potentially build up to 10 nuclear weapons. However, Tehran consistently asserts that its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes. Iran is unique as the only country with uranium enriched to 60 percent purity without an active weapons program.

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Obviously, to do that, we will have to inspect. Whether this happens the day after tomorrow or in one week or in 10 days, it's important, but not essential. This is going to happen.