Iran and IAEA Hold Another Round of Talks
WANA (Sep 05) – Negotiations between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have resumed, aiming to establish a framework for bilateral cooperation. Reza Najafi, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, confirmed that another round of talks is taking place today, Friday, with the participation of a delegation from Tehran.
The Iranian delegation includes representatives from both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran. According to Najafi, the purpose of these discussions is to determine a new framework for cooperation between Iran and the Agency, taking into account current circumstances and within the framework of a law passed by the Iranian parliament.
“These negotiations are a continuation of consultations aimed at setting out the framework for cooperation in the new situation, and the shape of future Iran–IAEA cooperation will be defined in these discussions,” Najafi stated.
The talks are being held at the expert level following previous tensions between Iran and the IAEA. Iran had earlier expelled two IAEA inspectors from the Fordow nuclear facility for allegedly transferring confidential documents, an action the Agency described as “unjustified.” The current round of negotiations seeks to redefine the interaction protocol between Iran and the IAEA in a manner consistent with Iranian law and the Agency’s mandate.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Kaja Kallas / WANA News Agency
In parallel diplomatic developments, prior to these talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, in Doha, Qatar. The meeting focused on exploring diplomatic solutions to the Iranian nuclear issue. Key topics reportedly included access for IAEA inspectors to Iran’s nuclear facilities, the status of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, and potential measures by European countries to reactivate UN sanctions against Iran under the so-called “snapback” mechanism. Kallas also urged Iran to uphold its commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Media outlets noted that the Iranian delegation returned to Vienna specifically to resume talks with the IAEA, highlighting the ongoing international attention and the sensitive nature of these negotiations. Iran has emphasized that it will not enter into new cooperation agreements until the framework for interaction is clearly defined, signaling a careful, step-by-step approach to engagement with the Agency.
The outcome of these negotiations is expected to shape the future of Iran–IAEA relations and could have significant implications for the broader international nuclear diplomacy landscape.
Arak nuclear facility after U.S. strike. Social media/ WANA News Agency
