U.S.-Iran peace deal grants access to Tehran's nuclear sites, UN watchdog says

"The technical work has started, and we hope to be there soon," IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said at a news conference in Japan on Friday.

U.S.-Iran peace deal grants access to Tehran's nuclear sites, UN watchdog says

TL;DR

  • IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stated that U.N. nuclear watchdog inspectors will gain access to Iran's nuclear sites.
  • This access is part of an interim peace agreement signed between the U.S. and Iran.
  • The agreement also mandates the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to all hostilities.
  • There are conflicting statements from the U.S. and Iran regarding the specifics of the deal.
  • Critics have drawn comparisons to the Obama administration's Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which Trump previously withdrew the U.S. from.