The International Atomic Energy Agency stated several days ago that it still has no access to these war damaged sites. While the rumored concession sought to reopen facilities to monitors in exchange for economic concessions, Tehran has publicly maintained that such sites remain off limits pending a broader political agreement. The talks in question took place during the UN General Assembly, which ended earlier this week.
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Iran’s State News Agency Denies Nuclear Access Offer for Sanctions Relief
Geopolitics19 days ago
A source with knowledge of diplomatic proceedings in New York stated that officials in Tehran did not discuss the country's atomic program with mediators during recent encounters. This claim, published by Iran's official news agency, contradicts reports that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi privately offered to restore international inspector access to bombed nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief. The denied offer was reportedly floated during meetings at the United Nations to break a diplomatic deadlock with the U.S.
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