The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will dispatch a technical team to Iran in the coming days to discuss the restoration of camera surveillance at Iranian nuclear sites. This move follows recent expressions of optimism from both the United States and Iran regarding ongoing negotiations about Iran's nuclear program.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announced the planned mission in Washington, D.C., after meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran last week. He described the agreement as a positive indication of Iran's engagement in nuclear talks with the United States. Grossi has emphasized the IAEA's vital role in verifying any potential agreement reached between Iran and the U.S.
Iran had previously restricted IAEA access to its nuclear facilities after the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). While the IAEA is not directly involved in the U.S.-Iran talks, its monitoring and verification activities are considered essential for ensuring transparency and building confidence in any future agreement. The restoration of surveillance would provide the IAEA with increased visibility into Iran's nuclear activities.