Iran has stated it will not interfere with inspections conducted by the United Nations’ nuclear agency, according to remarks made by Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, as reported by Reuters.
This announcement comes after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed earlier in the week that Iran has agreed to implement more rigorous oversight measures at its Fordow nuclear site.
The new agreement follows Iran’s recent escalation in uranium enrichment activities at Fordow, reaching levels that approach those needed for nuclear weapons.
“We have not created and will not create any obstacles for the agency’s inspections and access,” Iranian media quoted Eslami as saying.
“We operate within the framework of safeguards, and the agency also acts according to regulations—no more, no less,” he further clarified.
Iran’s actions in the nuclear sphere have drawn significant attention since 2018, when then-President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the 2015 nuclear accord, which had been agreed upon between Iran and major world powers. In response, Iran began reducing its adherence to the terms of the agreement.
Last week, Iran informed the IAEA of plans to “significantly increase” its production of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity, marking another step forward in its nuclear program.
The announcement also included details about Iran’s intention to expand its enrichment capacity by adding more centrifuges at its Fordow and Natanz facilities, alongside activating machines that were recently installed at these sites.
In addition to these moves, Iran has also taken measures that undermine oversight, including barring several IAEA inspectors. These inspectors had been tasked with verifying Iran’s compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.
{Matzav.com}