Iran’s President Agrees to IAEA Chief’s Visit Amid Nuclear Tensions

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has announced that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has agreed to a bilateral meeting, although a specific date has not yet been set. Grossi, speaking to the Arabic news website Al Arabiya, also expressed concerns about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly near the Kursk nuclear power plant. He stated that the IAEA is monitoring the situation closely and is committed to transparency regarding the safety of nuclear facilities. Grossi’s announcement regarding the meeting with Raisi comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. The IAEA has been seeking access to Iranian nuclear sites as part of its verification efforts, while Iran has insisted on its right to peaceful nuclear energy.