Iran says UN nuclear watchdog official will visit country for talks
Since Israel launched its first military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites during a 12-day war in June, inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been unable to access Iran's facilities.
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A senior official from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog will fly to Iran for talks today, but no visit to nuclear sites is planned, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
Since Israel launched its first military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites during a 12-day war in June, inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been unable to access Iran's facilities, despite IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stating that inspections remain his top priority.
Iran has accused the agency of effectively paving the way for the bombings by issuing a damning report on May 31, which led the IAEA's 35-nation Board of Governors to declare Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations.
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Iran, which denies seeking nuclear weapons, said it remained committed to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
"Negotiations with the IAEA will be held tomorrow to determine a framework for cooperation," Araghchi said on his Telegram account.
"A Deputy Director General of Grossi will come to Tehran tomorrow, while there are no plans to visit any nuclear sites until we reach a framework."
Last month, Iran enacted a law passed by parliament suspending cooperation with the IAEA.
The law stipulates that any future inspection of Iran's nuclear sites by the IAEA needs approval by Tehran's Supreme National Security Council.
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