Iran May Admit US Inspectors If Nuclear Deal Reached

Iran has signaled it may permit US inspectors affiliated with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to access its nuclear sites if ongoing negotiations with Washington result in a new agreement. Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, noted that while Iran generally excludes inspectors from adversarial nations, this stance could change if a deal is reached. The talks, now in their sixth round, focus on Iran’s uranium enrichment program, which Iran insists is for civilian purposes while the US fears it could lead to nuclear weapons development. Iran has refused to halt enrichment, calling it a critical part of its nuclear industry. International observers, including the UN's nuclear watchdog, have warned that Iran is close to achieving weapons capability. Additionally, Israel continues to voice strong opposition to any deal that allows Iran to maintain enrichment activities.