IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said he has received a response from Iran's new President Masoud Pezeshkian, confirming his earlier message calling for swift interaction to establish a constructive, smooth, and tangible dialogue to reach credible guarantees about the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.
Grossi noted that "there are still points that need to be clarified and answers that need to be provided to the agency, which have not been given yet." He added that the international community has certain expectations, and he is pleased to have received a letter from the new president agreeing to meet and work together. "I hope the right time for him will be soon; otherwise, it will be pointless," Grossi said.
The IAEA chief announced his readiness to travel to Iran, saying, "I am ready to come to Tehran, continue the conversation, and interact with the new president as I did with his predecessors."
When asked if the pause in communication with Iran was requested by Tehran or a decision made by the agency, Grossi explained that the outcome of the recent developments was due to the absence of a president and foreign minister, with whom he had been in direct and regular contact.
Grossi, who has visited Tehran and met with the foreign minister and the late Iranian president, said, "Given the transition of power in Iran, I thought it logical to wait until the new government took office before resuming talks to achieve tangible results."
He added, "Now that the new cabinet has been confirmed, and we have a foreign minister I respect and know well, Dr. Araqchi, who was previously a nuclear negotiator. As I said, I am seeking to re-engage with them as soon as possible, now that the new government is in place."
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