IAEA ready to verify Iran's nuclear activities if deal reached
The IAEA says it has completed technical preparations to verify Iran's nuclear activities if a diplomatic agreement is reached with the US.
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AIThe International Atomic Energy Agency announced on Friday that it has completed its technical preparations to verify Iran's nuclear activities, should a diplomatic agreement be reached between the United States and Iran. The agency emphasized that any lasting resolution to the nuclear issue requires international oversight.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, speaking before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, said the agency is ready to carry out independent monitoring and verification if Washington and Tehran succeed in reaching a new agreement.
Grossi explained that the agency has completed much of the technical groundwork needed to verify Iran's nuclear activities, enabling international inspectors to play a central role in any potential deal.
He stressed that a permanent solution to the dispute over Iran's nuclear program requires international supervision, adding that independent verification is a key element in any diplomatic understanding.