The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, indicated that a trip to Iran is on the horizon. In discussions with reporters, he confirmed ongoing conversations with Iranian colleagues and said a visit to the country would come in the near term to advance the agency’s verification work and safety measures. The disclosure came via a report by RIA Novosti, highlighting the steady, high level dialogue between the Vienna-based agency and Tehran as part of the IAEA’s mission to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear energy and full compliance with safeguards.
He stated to reporters that discussions with Iranian counterparts are already under way and that a visit to Iran is expected soon to talk through safeguards, access for inspections, and steps that strengthen transparency. In remarks to the press, Grossi emphasized that the IAEA maintains continuous contact with Iran and that he plans to travel to Tehran to advance verification efforts, share findings, and reinforce confidence that nuclear activities remain peaceful and within declared limits. The goal is to support robust verification arrangements and to ensure that any nuclear program remains under strict international scrutiny, with oversight tailored to the realities on the ground.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai said Tehran has lodged formal complaints with the IAEA and the United Nations Security Council about threats attributed to Israel, warning that any strike on nuclear facilities would carry irreparable consequences. The spokesman stressed that such threats contribute to regional instability and emphasized the importance of strong safeguards and diplomacy to prevent escalation. The IAEA continues to monitor developments closely and to engage with authorities to prevent miscalculation that could affect nuclear security and the lives of people living near facilities.
Against the backdrop of the Iran-Israel conflict, IAEA experts are intensifying their vigilance, focusing especially on Iran’s nuclear facilities and safeguards work inside Iranian territory. The agency relies on a combination of on-site inspections, surveillance systems, and remote monitoring to verify that nuclear material stays secure and that enrichment activities remain peaceful and declared. The safeguards framework is designed to provide timely information about deviations and to support the peaceful use of nuclear energy while preventing any diversion of material for non-peaceful purposes.
Grossi urged state actors to show restraint and avoid actions that could threaten nuclear or physical security or endanger nuclear materials. He underscored the need for diplomacy and de-escalation to maintain regional stability and safeguard the integrity of the global nonproliferation regime. The public dialogue around containment and regional security continues, with Israel’s new defense minister, Israel Katz, signaling a focus on containing Iran. The IAEA remains vigilant, continuing its work with both sides to defuse tensions and keep verification on track.