US Vice‑President Vance Confirms Iran Will Permit Nuclear Inspectors

By Nathan Williams | 2 hours ago

JD Vance speaking at a podium

Reuters

Vice‑President John D. Vance said the United States and Iran had agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country.

He added that talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency would begin “as soon as today.”

Vance praised the progress made in the first round of talks, calling it a “very good foundation” for a final settlement within 60 days.

He also mentioned plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and establish a de‑confliction cell in Lebanon to curb hostilities.

Iran insists its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes, but the IAEA remains skeptical.

The 14‑point memorandum of understanding signed last week references IAEA access to Iran’s stockpile of enriched nuclear material.

Historically, Iran’s nuclear agreement in 2015 (the JCPOA) allowed IAEA inspections, but the 2018 U.S. withdrawal disrupted the deal, leading to a renewed suspension during the 2025 war and IAEA exit from the country.