International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has confirmed that UN inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities as part of the interim agreement reached between the United States and Iran.
Speaking at a press conference in Japan, Grossi said the memorandum of understanding signed by both countries clearly states that Iran’s nuclear activities and facilities will remain under IAEA supervision.
He stressed that inspections are an essential part of the agreement and will take place soon, although he did not specify an exact timeline.
The inspections are considered crucial for verifying the status of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and overseeing the planned reduction of uranium enrichment levels under the deal.
Since the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in 2025, Tehran has restricted IAEA access to key uranium enrichment facilities, preventing inspectors from verifying the country’s nuclear inventory. While Iran maintains that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes, international concerns persist over its stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60 percent purity.
The confirmation from the IAEA comes after conflicting statements from US and Iranian officials regarding inspection plans. Iran’s Foreign Ministry recently said no inspections were scheduled at nuclear sites targeted during last year’s US strikes, while American officials indicated monitoring would continue under the agreement.
Although IAEA inspectors have continued visiting some facilities, including the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, access to major enrichment sites remains vital for independently verifying Iran’s compliance.
The interim agreement reached last week requires Iran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief, while both sides continue negotiations toward a broader long-term nuclear agreement.
