Overview

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said effective negotiations with the United States have not reached the necessary 'negotiation maturity.'
• Araghchi affirmed Iran will not completely sever cooperation with the IAEA despite a July law suspending routine cooperation.
• Under the new law, any future inspections require clearance from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
• Araghchi noted that upcoming fuel replacement at the Bushehr nuclear plant will necessitate the presence of IAEA inspectors.
• IAEA inspectors have had no access since June strikes by the United States and Israel, and the agency’s chief has stressed that inspections remain essential, while Tehran refuted President Trump’s claim that talks were scheduled.