Iran (Washington Insider Magazine)— The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief, Rafael Grossi, called on Iran to implement “concrete” measures to improve cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Speaking in Isfahan on Tuesday, Grossi stressed that tangible actions are needed to advance oversight of Iran’s nuclear program, which has faced setbacks despite a 2023 agreement.
“We are focused on practical and tangible steps to accelerate cooperation,” Grossi said, adding that such actions could make the 2023 agreement operational. However, gaps remain between the IAEA and Iran on certain terms.
Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, echoed Grossi’s sentiments, describing the discussions as productive while highlighting “political” hurdles. Both officials indicated no new agreement had been reached, though they pointed to last year’s joint statement as a roadmap.
The March 2023 agreement involved Iran’s commitment to resolve issues around certain sites and allow the IAEA to implement more monitoring. Western nations have long suspected Iran of seeking nuclear weapons capabilities, which Tehran denies.
Iran currently enriches uranium to 60 percent purity, near weapons-grade, which could yield two nuclear bombs if enriched further.
