Iran Allows IAEA Nuclear Inspectors to Resume Access After Switzerland Talks

Iran has agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to resume operations at its nuclear sites, Vice President JD Vance said Monday. The agreement followed two days of talks in Switzerland. Vance described it as a major milestone and good foundation for ending the war between the U.S.

And Iran. Iranian officials stated that any renewed IAEA interactions would follow the existing framework of safeguard agreements, a position repeated by a Foreign Ministry spokesman. The U.S. and Iran established mechanisms to resolve disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

And Lebanon would monitor adherence to the termination of military operations in Lebanon. Vance said any unfrozen Iranian assets could be used to purchase American soy, corn, and wheat. He credited President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner with developing the idea alongside the Qataris.

Vance confirmed that President Trump's Sunday comments threatening to seize the Strait of Hormuz prompted Iranian negotiators to threaten walking out of the talks. An interim deal signed last week by President Trump opens a 60-day window for negotiators to address Tehran's nuclear program and billions in frozen Iranian assets.

The U.S. government has issued a 60-day license for Iranian oil sales as part of the ongoing negotiations. The semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that granting permission for IAEA inspectors to enter Iran was not approved by the Iranian negotiating team or responsible government officials.