Iran Press/ Europe: Diplomatic sources say IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi hopes to visit Tehran as early as next week to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.
The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors adopted a resolution in June calling on Iran to give inspectors access to the two sites. The resolution was proposed by Britain, France, and Germany.
This is while, the United States is maintaining its call to put pressure on Iran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Grossi earlier this month to discuss the need for Iran to respond to the IAEA's request.
The IAEA plans to release its updated report on Iran's nuclear program in early September, ahead of a board of governors meeting in the middle of the month. The Iranian issue is expected to be the main focus of the meeting.
Grossi's planned visit to Iran follows a visit by his senior staff in charge of inspections in mid-August.
Grossi is also expected to talk with Iranian officials about a nuclear facility in Natanz in central Iran. 207/209
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