BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 21. The International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) continues to monitor Iran’s nuclear
program, said the spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Esmail Baghaei, Trend reports.
Speaking at a press conference held today in Tehran, Baghaei
emphasized that one of the main functions of the IAEA is to monitor
nuclear programs in member countries. In the case of Iran, the IAEA
is acting within the framework of the established commitments
between Iran and the agency.
The spokesperson also clarified that IAEA inspections and
oversight will be conducted following predetermined schedules and
protocols, ensuring continued compliance with international
norms.
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency,
Rafael Grossi, visited Iran on April 16 and held talks with Iranian
Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and with Iranian Vice
President and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad
Eslami.
In March 2023, an agreement was reached between Iran and the
IAEA, and a statement was issued. Under the agreement, Iran’s
cooperation with the IAEA is aligned with the Non-Proliferation
Treaty (NPT) and safeguards, and both sides are expected to
collaborate on the claims regarding the existence of enriched
uranium in Iran’s nuclear program.
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