Former Iranian nuclear negotiator Seyed Hossein Mousavian said Iran would likely agree to inspections of its nuclear facilities as part of ongoing peace negotiations.
This potential concession is critical for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to monitor Iranian nuclear activity and could pave the way for a comprehensive U.S.–Iran peace deal.
Speaking in an interview with EuropeToday, Mousavian addressed the possibility of returning inspectors to the country. "I believe they would agree," Mousavian said.
His comments align with statements from U.S. leadership. Donald Trump said on June 23, 2026 [1], that Iran will accept nuclear inspections as part of the peace talks.
However, the prospect of increased transparency remains a point of contention. While the former negotiator and U.S. officials suggest a path toward agreement, other reports indicate a different stance from the Iranian government. According to UniIndia, Iran has strongly denied agreeing to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country.
The disagreement highlights the friction between diplomatic signals and official state denials. The IAEA requires consistent access to facilities to verify that nuclear programs remain peaceful, a requirement that has been a central pillar of international diplomacy for years.
If Iran permits the return of inspectors, it would mark a significant shift in its approach to international oversight. Such a move would likely be tied to the removal of sanctions, or other diplomatic concessions, within the broader framework of the peace negotiations.
“"I believe they would agree,"”
The contradiction between Mousavian's optimism and official Iranian denials suggests a gap between the government's private negotiating positions and its public posture. While the U.S. is signaling a breakthrough in monitoring, the lack of a formal agreement means the IAEA's ability to verify Iran's nuclear capabilities remains uncertain.
