Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, confirmed on June 24 that nuclear inspections in Iran will move forward under a newly signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The MoU, inked on June 18, explicitly states that the IAEA will supervise Iran’s nuclear activities, including the downblending of highly enriched uranium.
What the deal actually says
The MoU establishes a 60-day window for final negotiations, during which Iran commits to not pursuing nuclear weapons. Grossi was emphatic that the agreement’s language leaves zero ambiguity about the IAEA’s role in overseeing Iranian nuclear operations.
The specific timing for inspections remains flexible. Operational details, including exact dates and procedures, still need to be hammered out between the parties.
IAEA access to Iranian nuclear sites was largely suspended following military actions in June 2025. Only limited inspections had been permitted since then, such as those at the Bushehr facility.
