IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Thursday he is in touch with US officials to assess how the UN atomic watchdog can help bridge gaps between Tehran and Washington in their ongoing nuclear negotiations.
“I am also in contact with the American negotiator to see how the Agency can be a bridge between Iran and the US and help achieve a positive result in the negotiations,” Grossi was quoted by state media.
Grossi said he discussed with Iranian officials how the International Atomic Energy Agency could support the diplomatic process. “We know this process is not easy, and certainly there are those who do not want the talks to succeed,” he said. “But we must make every effort in the interest of peace.”
The IAEA chief emphasized that any agreement must be credible and accompanied by verification, adding that it is important to “listen to Iran’s expectations” and ensure the Agency plays a role as negotiations evolve.
