In a post on social media platform Truth Social on June 22, Trump stated, "Everyone knows that Iran will agree to accept major weapons inspections to ensure 'nuclear transparency' for a long time to come."
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) previously signed by the U.S. and Iran includes a commitment from Iran not to acquire or develop nuclear weapons. The U.S. plans to discuss the handling of Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, restrictions on uranium enrichment, and the establishment of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verification system during the upcoming 60-day follow-up negotiations.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced at a press conference following the first high-level talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland that Iran has agreed to allow the IAEA inspection team to resume its activities in the country.
"Iran has agreed to invite the IAEA inspection team back into the country," Vance said, calling it "a first step toward permanently ending Iran's nuclear weapons program."
Iran, however, has expressed a different stance from the U.S. announcement. Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, stated to the state-run IRNA that "Iran's cooperation with the IAEA will continue according to the current procedures determined by the Islamic Parliament and the Supreme National Security Council."
IRNA reported that during the Swiss talks, the Iranian delegation did not engage in any negotiations regarding nuclear issues and did not accept any new obligations.
The U.S. and Iran are continuing follow-up negotiations with the goal of reaching a final agreement within 60 days following the MOU. Key issues remaining in the negotiations include the scope and methods of IAEA inspections, the handling of enriched uranium, enrichment restrictions, and sanctions relief.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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