Iran to Host IAEA Technical Team Within Two Weeks, No Nuclear Site Visits, Ahead of UN Snapback Deadline

Iran has agreed to host a technical team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) within the next two weeks to discuss cooperation between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the visit, emphasizing that the IAEA team will not inspect Iran's nuclear sites during this visit. The discussions are expected to focus on technical aspects of cooperation, with Iran prepared to present a manual outlining its approach. This visit comes as the deadline approaches at the end of August for the potential invocation of the UN Snapback mechanism, which could reimpose sanctions on Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry officials have reiterated the timing and scope of the visit, underscoring its diplomatic nature rather than an inspection mission.