IAEA Chief Says Iran Nuclear Inspections Will Happen
The head of the IAEA said inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear sites. This follows a new deal between the US and Iran.
The US and Iran gave conflicting statements about whether inspections would happen. US Vice President JD Vance said inspections were coming soon.
Iran's foreign ministry said no inspections were planned for bombed nuclear sites. Then the IAEA chief stepped in to confirm inspections would occur.
Iran's top negotiator called the deal 'America's declaration of defeat.' Israel's 12-day war on Iran in 2025 damaged key nuclear sites. Since then Iran only allowed IAEA access to sites that were not bombed.
The bombed sites are believed to hold enough enriched uranium for up to 10 nuclear weapons. The deal requires Iran to reduce its uranium to lower enrichment levels. Both sides have 60 days to negotiate a broader agreement.
Key Terms 4
- IAEA International agency that monitors nuclear activity worldwide
- interim deal A short-term agreement while a permanent deal is negotiated
- enriched uranium Uranium processed to higher strength; can be used in nuclear weapons
- downblended Reducing uranium from weapons-grade strength to a lower level