Iran and IAEA Enter New Phase of Nuclear Cooperation
In a significant development, international news network Al Mayadeen has obtained a copy of a report by Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), concerning Iran’s adherence to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and the Cairo agreement related to Tehran’s nuclear program.
A Framework for Continued Dialogue
The report outlines the procedural framework governing the cooperation between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog. According to the disclosed information, Iran has communicated to the IAEA that any future collaboration will be contingent upon decisions made by the country’s Supreme National Security Council. This underscores Iran’s commitment to a structured and sovereign approach to its international engagements, ensuring all actions are in line with national security priorities.
Technical Assessments and Ongoing Monitoring
The IAEA report also provides a technical assessment of the current situation. It notes that the agency has lost its continuous knowledge of Iran’s previously declared nuclear material stockpiles. Director General Grossi is cited as expressing that the lack of information and the inability to verify the amount of high-enriched uranium Iran has produced and stockpiled is a matter of serious concern for the agency. This highlights the technical complexities involved and the importance of transparent communication to bridge existing information gaps.
This new phase marks a critical point in the relationship between Iran and the IAEA, reflecting both the ongoing challenges and the continued necessity of diplomatic engagement and technical cooperation.