IAEA Inspectors to Enter Iran to Track Enriched Uranium Stocks

Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that Iran will formally invite the IAEA to inspect its nuclear facilities and locate its stockpiles of enriched uranium as part of a new bilateral memorandum.

IAEA to Launch Nuclear Inspections

Special envoy Steve Witkoff disclosed the information during a closed-door briefing with Congressional leadership and national security committees. According to the Associated Press, citing two sources familiar with the meeting, Tehran is set to formally invite the IAEA to begin inspections.

Tracking Enriched Uranium Supplies

The primary goal of the mission is to locate Iran’s existing stockpiles of enriched uranium. Correspondence between Iran and the IAEA confirms an invitation for the agency to operate within Iranian nuclear facilities. The agreement also reportedly clears the way for American nuclear inspectors to travel to Tehran. Witkoff assured lawmakers that the preliminary deal contains no additional secret agreements.

Uranium Dilution and Sanctions Relief

A memorandum signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian outlines the dilution of Iran’s enriched uranium in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. Technical details, including timelines for facility access, have yet to be established.

IAEA Commences Technical Planning

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that the operation is highly complex and requires precise coordination. Grossi emphasized that further progress depends on the political will of both the U.S. and Iran. The IAEA is now initiating talks with both delegations to define the scope of inspections and the protocols for handling the enriched materials.