Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that a very robust verification system is needed to ensure that nuclear weapons are not developed in Iran.
Speaking to reporters in Japan on Friday, June 26, Grossi said, that he thinks the objective of this recent agreement between the United States and Iran is to ensure that nuclear weapons are not developed in Iran. Iran’s regime has also clearly stated that it has no such intention.”
Grossi continued, but merely declaring an intention is not enough. IAEA must establish a very robust verification system as soon as possible, whenever it is practically feasible.
Rafael Grossi also announced that the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran allows IAEA inspectors access to Iran’s nuclear facilities.
At his press conference in Japan, Grossi said that an agreement exists and that, to implement it, the IAEA must have access to Iran and conduct inspections. He expressed hope that he would be in Iran soon.
The IAEA chief’s remarks came after officials from Iran’s regime had previously stated that access to some key nuclear sites would not be possible until a final agreement with the United States is concluded and sanctions are lifted.
