UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Plans Iran Visit Amid Global Tensions

Rafael Grossi seeks cooperation with Iran and President-elect Trump to address nuclear program disputes.

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is planning a visit to Tehran in the coming days to discuss Iran's nuclear activities.
Iran has expressed willingness to cooperate with the IAEA, although specific details of the discussions remain undisclosed.
Key issues include Iran's exclusion of uranium-enrichment experts from IAEA inspections and unexplained uranium traces at undeclared sites.
Since 2019, Iran has increased its uranium enrichment following the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, raising concerns over potential nuclear weapon development.
The geopolitical climate has become more complex with Iran's increased military support for Russia and regional tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah.