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UN nuclear chief demands 'very strong' verification of Iran's nuclear pledge amid stalled peace talks
The UN's nuclear chief called for a 'very strong verification system' to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons, as negotiations to end the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran stalled. Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA since Israeli-American attacks in June 2025.
The UN's nuclear chief, during a press briefing in Vienna, Austria, emphasized the need for a 'very strong verification system' to confirm Iran's pledge not to develop nuclear weapons. This statement came as negotiations to end the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran continued to lag. Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA since Israeli-American attacks in June 2025, according to France24. The IAEA's role in verifying Iran's nuclear activities remains critical, but the agency's access has been restricted due to the ongoing conflict.
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UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verificationPublicFrance 24Jun 26, 12:51 PM
UN nuclear chief says Iran's pledge not to develop nuclear weapons needs 'very strong' verificationAs negociations are underway to end the war launched by Israel and the United Stated against Iran, talks have lagged over the subject of Iran's nuclear programme. The UN's nuclear chief emphasized Friday the need for a "very strong verification system" to ensure the country does not develop nuclear weapons. Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA since Israeli-American attacks in June 2025.