The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) told AFP that Iran has shown a 'willingness' to re-engage on its nuclear file with the UN and Western powers. Rafael Grossi stated on Thursday, October 5, that the Iranians are 'showing signs of willingness to re-engage, not only with the Agency but also with our former partners in the 2015 nuclear agreement.' Mr. Grossi added that 'there is a possibility of doing so at the moment.' Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Foreign Minister who is visiting New York, recently stated in a video on his Telegram channel that one of the goals of his trip is to initiate a new round of nuclear negotiations. Additionally, Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's new president, emphasized at the UN General Assembly that Tehran is ready to engage with the JCPOA parties and that a new round of talks could begin considering Tehran's 'security' concerns. Meanwhile, Rafael Grossi is set to travel to Tehran soon. The exact date of this trip has not yet been announced, but he mentioned on September 17, after meeting with Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, in Vienna, that he would be visiting Tehran for 'political and technical meetings' with Iranian officials. In his conversation with AFP, the IAEA Director General also reiterated that Iran is unwilling to reconsider the issue of the expelled inspectors of this agency. He criticized this decision, stating, 'We do not think it is constructive.' Rafael Grossi had previously stated in an interview with Reuters that a change in the Islamic Republic's decision regarding the expelled inspectors from Iran is 'unlikely' and added, 'Unfortunately, it is too late for this.' Grossi: It is too late for the return of expelled inspectors to Iran. Last September, the Agency announced that Iran had removed several senior and experienced experts from the list of designated inspectors; afterward, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization stated that these inspectors were from three European countries 'that have a harsh political stance against the Islamic Republic of Iran.' About three months ago, the IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution against the Islamic Republic, calling for increased cooperation from Iran with the Agency and issuing permits for the expelled inspectors.
Grossi: Iran Shows Signs of Willingness to Return to Nuclear Negotiations
Rafael Grossi of the IAEA announced that Iran is showing willingness to return to nuclear negotiations with the UN and Western powers. This comes as Iranian officials express readiness for dialogue, highlighting potential shifts in Iran's approach to its nuclear program. The situation is significant as it may impact international relations and nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
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📰 What Happened
Iran shows willingness to return to nuclear negotiations with IAEA and Western powers.
- Iran negotiate IAEA, Western powers
- Abbas Araqchi announce nuclear negotiations
- Rafael Grossi meeting Iranian officials
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📚 Background
Iran's willingness to negotiate signals a potential shift in its nuclear policy.
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