Iran says nuclear access talks will only follow final deal with US
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Iran has stated that discussions regarding access to its nuclear facilities will only take place as part of a final agreement with the United States. In a post on X, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said issues concerning inspections of nuclear sites recently targeted in attacks, as well as matters involving Iran’s nuclear materials, would only be addressed once a comprehensive deal is reached and concrete steps are taken toward lifting US sanctions. در سوییس هیچ نشستی با گروسی، علیرغم درخواست وی، برگزار نشد. هیچ برنامه ای نیز برای دسترسی به تاسیساتِ مورد حمله واقع شده و مواد هسته ای وجود ندارد. این مباحث صرفا در چارچوب توافق نهایی و در نتیجه اقدام عملی طرف مقابل در خاتمه تمامی تحریم ها و… بررسی و تعیین تکلیف خواهند شد. (۱) — Gharibabadi (@Gharibabadi) June 24, 2026 Earlier in the day, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said he expects inspectors to gain access to Iran in the near future under an interim arrangement connected to ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran. However, specific details have not yet been settled. Responding to those remarks, Gharibabadi said public speculation and media pressure could not be used to force developments before formal agreements are reached. He stressed that “media noise cannot be used to impose facts on the ground,” reaffirming Iran’s position that nuclear access remains tied to a final settlement with the United States. PM Shehbaz discusses US-Iran talks progress in call with Qatar’s Emir