WANA (Aug 09) – A high-ranking political source in Iran has confirmed that the upcoming visit of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation to Tehran is a pre-planned event, not an unscheduled or unexpected visit. Therefore, no significant or decisive agreements are expected to be reached during this trip.

 

The source emphasized that the visit is part of routine engagements, noting that more than ten similar meetings have been held previously, both in Tehran and Vienna. The upcoming talks will be conducted at the technical and expert level, covering several issues, but will not result in any final decisions.

 

Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that IAEA representatives would travel to Iran within the next two weeks to discuss frameworks for future cooperation.

 

Despite this visit, Tehran continues to strongly criticize the IAEA for its perceived support of governments that have attacked Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Tehran, Iran, April 16, 2025. Iranian Foreign Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Tehran, Iran, April 16, 2025. Iranian Foreign Ministry/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

According to Iranian officials, resumption of cooperation is conditioned on guarantees for the security of Iran’s nuclear sites and scientists.

 

This suspension of cooperation followed Tehran’s criticism of the IAEA and its Director General for remaining silent in the face of attacks by the U.S. and the Israeli regime on nuclear facilities in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz.

 

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi previously stated that Tehran had informed the agency of its readiness to resume technical consultations. He also emphasized the agency’s insistence on sending inspectors back to Iran to quickly restart activities at the country’s nuclear facilities.

 

Last month, Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, issued a directive to halt cooperation with the IAEA as part of a legal framework. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that despite Iran’s decision to suspend cooperation, channels for dialogue remain open.

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The Arak nuclear facility after a U.S. strike. Social media/ WANA News Agency