US Inspectors May Gain Access to Iran's Nuclear Facilities with Agreement

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Iranian Vice President and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, has expressed optimism that US inspectors will be granted a license to check Iran's nuclear facilities if an agreement is reached between Iran and the US. Eslami believes that accepting Iran's position on its nuclear program could create many opportunities, including the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) granting of a license to US inspectors to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities. The statement comes after five rounds of indirect talks between Iran and the US on Iran's nuclear program, led by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy to Middle East Affairs, Steve Witkoff.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iran's Vice President and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, has indicated that US inspectors may gain access to Iran's nuclear facilities if an agreement is reached between Iran and the US.
  • Eslami believes that accepting Iran's position on its nuclear program could create many opportunities, including the IAEA's granting of a license to US inspectors to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities.
  • Five rounds of indirect talks have taken place between Iran and the US on Iran's nuclear program, with the first and 3rd rounds held in Muscat, Oman, and the 2nd round held in Rome, Italy.
  • The talks have been mediated by the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi.
  • The Iranian delegation has been led by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, while the US delegation has been led by US Special Envoy to Middle East Affairs, Steve Witkoff.

Statistics:

  • 5 rounds of indirect talks have taken place between Iran and the US on Iran's nuclear program.
  • The talks have been held on April 12, 19, 26 and May 11 and May 23.
  • Iran's nuclear program remains a contentious issue, with ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US.

Sources:

  • "Baku -- 28 May 2025 (Trend News Agency)"
  • [No explicit sources are provided for the rounds of talks or the nationality of the US Special Envoy]