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IAEA Head to Visit Iran on Nuclear Program
IAEA chief to visit Iran to discuss nuclear program amid regional tensions and uncertainty surrounding Trump's next term.
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- What is the purpose of Mariano Grossi's upcoming visit to Iran?
- The head of the IAEA, Mariano Grossi, will visit Iran to discuss the country's nuclear program. The visit aims to advance cooperation and expand inspections of Iran's rapidly advancing atomic program, as agreed upon in a March 2023 joint statement.
- What is the goal of the March 2023 joint statement between Iran and the IAEA?
- Grossi's upcoming meetings aim to implement a March 2023 joint statement that includes resolving issues around undeclared nuclear activity and allowing further verification and monitoring activities.
- What is the current state of Iran's nuclear program, according to IAEA reports?
- Iran's nuclear program has advanced rapidly, accumulating enough near-weapons-grade uranium for several bombs, according to Grossi. The IAEA cannot guarantee that no centrifuges have been diverted for clandestine enrichment.
- What was the significance of the 2015 nuclear deal, and what led to its collapse?
- The 2015 nuclear deal, which limited Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, collapsed after the Trump administration withdrew in 2018. Iran subsequently abandoned its limits and resumed uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels.
- What are the wider geopolitical implications of Grossi's visit, considering recent events and the upcoming US presidential term?
- The visit occurs amid regional tensions heightened by the Israel-Hamas war and uncertainty regarding President-elect Trump's approach to Iran. There is speculation on whether Trump's next term will bring renewed diplomacy or heightened conflict.