Iran deal must include strict verification measures, UN nuclear chief says
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said on Wednesday that any agreement between the United States and Iran to end their war must include detailed measures to verify Tehran’s nuclear activities.
“Iran has a very ambitious, wide nuclear program, so all of that will require the presence of IAEA inspectors,” Grossi told reporters.
“Otherwise, you will not have an agreement. You will have an illusion of an agreement,” he added.
Grossi said any deal on Iran’s nuclear program would require “very detailed verification mechanisms.”
His comments come as US President Donald Trump has signaled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days after an initial meeting in Pakistan failed to produce an agreement.
