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IAEA Chief Cautiously Optimistic as Iran and US Continue Nuclear Negotiations

Rafael Grossi emphasizes that ongoing talks must be backed by thorough IAEA inspections to confirm Iran’s compliance.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi speaks to the media, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025. Iranian Atomic Organisation/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Grossi says continued meetings signal willingness to reach an agreement but cautions that the outcome remains uncertain.
  • Iran has enriched uranium to 60% purity, bringing it close to weapons-grade levels.
  • Tehran has proposed capping its enriched uranium stockpile in exchange for easing U.S. sanctions.
  • President Trump has warned of airstrikes if no deal is reached; Iran denies receiving any U.S. proposal.
  • Grossi stresses that any eventual agreement will require a “solid, very robust” IAEA investigation to assess Iran’s nuclear sites after years of limited access.