A senior official from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), specifically the deputy director general, visited Tehran on August 11, 2025, marking the first high-level visit since Iran suspended cooperation with the agency the previous month. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the visit would involve talks but no inspections or visits to nuclear sites were planned. Iran emphasized that a new framework for cooperation with the IAEA must be established before any nuclear site inspections can occur, citing changes in relations following recent damage to its nuclear facilities from strikes. Araghchi highlighted that the IAEA must define inspection protocols for the bombed sites, and that ongoing discussions are technical and complicated. Following the visit, Iran and the IAEA agreed to continue consultations on Iran's nuclear program. Separately, Russia and Iran are in talks to build small nuclear power plants, with Rosatom's chief Likhachev indicating an agreement is expected soon. Russia also expressed gratitude to Tehran for assistance in evacuating the Russian-built Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.