The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, Rafael Grossi, has announced plans to travel to Tehran this week ahead of renewed nuclear talks between Iran and the United States.
Grossi is expected in the Iranian capital on Wednesday, as tensions rise over Tehran’s nuclear program.
“Continued engagement and cooperation with the Agency will be essential at a time when diplomatic solutions are urgently needed,”; Grossi stated on X.
The visit comes amid growing concern over Iran's lack of cooperation with IAEA inspectors and its ongoing production of near weapons-grade uranium, which has heightened fears in the West over possible nuclear weapon development.
Following former U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018, Iran began rolling back its commitments under the agreement.
Trump recently reignited tensions by threatening military action if Iran fails to limit its nuclear activities.
Despite the fraught history, indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. resumed on Saturday in Muscat, Oman, with both sides calling the discussions “respectful and constructive.”;
The next round is scheduled for Saturday in Rome.
“Iran, the U.S. and Oman made a corresponding request, and we have given a positive response,”; Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed, according to ANSA news agency.
