Iran allowed inspecting two suspected nuclear sites

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Iran allowed inspecting two suspected nuclear sites

Berlin: The United Nations (UN) Nuclear Monitoring Agency said on Wednesday that Iran has agreed to allow inspectors to visit two suspicious sites where it is suspected of storing or using undeclared nuclear material. Has been expressed. The International Atomic Energy Agency said, “Iran is voluntarily providing access to two locations designated by the IAEA and facilitating IAEA verification activities to resolve issues.” In a joint statement with Iran, the agency said dates for the inspection have been agreed but did not say when the inspections would take place. These inspections will resolve the long-running dispute between Iran and the IAEA. The announcement came as the agency’s director-general Rafael Grossi was visiting Vienna after his first visit to Iran after assuming office in December.

Iran has been opposed to providing access to places that have been suspected since the early 2000s. Until the 2015 nuclear deal was signed with the world superpowers, Iran kept saying that the IAEA had no legal basis to conduct inspections. Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of Iran’s nuclear agency, confirmed that Iran had agreed to the inspections. He said that “this will end the matter.” He said, “We are honest with our treaties and our commitments.” He said that he hoped that the agreement would start a new chapter between Iran and the IAEA, which would be based on good intentions and mutual acceptance. ” Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said that Grossi’s visit has come out with a good agreement that can help to move forward on a right and proper path and achieve the ultimate solution to the problems.

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