IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized in a phone call with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that the agency is ready to pave the way for Iran-U.S. indirect nuclear talks.

Why it matters:

The conversation was done following the third round of indirect talks held between Iran and the U.S., focusing on Iran's nuclear issue.

 

The big picture: 

Since the 2023 joint statement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), cooperation has improved, but unresolved issues remain.

 

What they're saying: 

Rafael Grossi: "IAEA is ready to help so that the ongoing talks go well."

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: "Iran, as a responsible member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), continues its cooperation with the agency and hopes that the agency's technical and professional approach will resolve the remaining safeguards issues as quickly as possible."

 

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Neda Sajjadi