Iran Decides Not to Impede IAEA Access to Nuclear Plants

Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) by ensuring that there will be no hindrance to the agency’s access to its nuclear facilities. The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, clarified that the country would not obstruct the IAEA’s inspections and would continue operating within the framework of international safeguards.

This declaration follows a recent IAEA report revealing that Iran has significantly accelerated its uranium enrichment process at the Fordow nuclear site, pushing purity levels up to 60%. This concentration is dangerously close to the 90% threshold needed for the production of nuclear weapons.

Despite this escalation, Iran has emphasized its cooperation with IAEA protocols, stating that it will maintain transparency in its nuclear activities. The decision to facilitate inspections is seen as an effort to avoid further international tensions, especially regarding concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. This move may also serve to demonstrate Iran’s willingness to comply with the regulations set out under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), despite increasing pressure over its uranium enrichment practices.