Iran’s FM urges IAEA to stay apolitical in nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can play a key role in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue peacefully, following a meeting in Tehran with agency chief Rafael Grossi.

“I had a useful discussion with visiting IAEA chief Grossi,” Araghchi wrote on X. “In the coming months, the agency can play a crucial role in peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear file.”

He added: “As variety of spoilers are gathered to derail current negotiations, we need a Director General of Peace.”

Araghchi emphasized Iran’s hope that Grossi would keep the agency focused on its technical mission. “Our predisposition is to trust Grossi in mission to keep the Agency away from politics and politicization, and to retain focus on its technical mandate,” he said.