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Trump says Iran permits IAEA inspections; Tehran denies approval.

6/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran agreed to let UN nuclear inspectors return, while Deputy Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said no plans for access.
The U.S.–Iran memorandum authorizes the IAEA to inspect sites, with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi saying verification is strong and seals will be checked.
The agency estimates Iran held about 440.9 kg of 60 percent-enriched uranium before the June 2025 attacks—enough for ten weapons—requiring down-blending under IAEA supervision.

History

Historical Context

On 14 July 2015 the United States, Iran, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Russia signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, cutting Iran’s low-enriched uranium stockpile to 300 kg (a 98 % drop) and limiting enrichment to 3.67 % under IAEA monitoring. The deal lifted nuclear-related sanctions, but verification disputes persisted, shaping today’s Trump claim and Iranian denial.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran agreed to let UN nuclear inspectors return, while Deputy Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said no plans for access.
The U.S.–Iran memorandum authorizes the IAEA to inspect sites, with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi saying verification is strong and seals will be checked.
The agency estimates Iran held about 440.9 kg of 60 percent-enriched uranium before the June 2025 attacks—enough for ten weapons—requiring down-blending under IAEA supervision.

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