Report: Iran willing to allow nuclear inspectors in exchange for sanctions relief

Bloomberg reported that Iran is willing to allow nuclear inspectors access to facilities that were bombed, in exchange for easing of sanctions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hinted at this in private talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Russia announced it does not want Iran to withdraw from the NPT.

Bloomberg reported Thursday evening that Iran is willing to allow nuclear inspectors access to facilities that were bombed on its territory, in exchange for easing of the sanctions imposed on it. According to the report, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hinted at this in private talks he held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York with diplomats from Europe and the Middle East. The proposal aims to renew the access of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to sites that were bombed, apparently by Israel. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Russia announced it does not want Iran to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and expects it to remain committed to the agreement. The Russian statement was made in response to statements by Iranian officials about the possibility of such a step. The report reflects extensive diplomatic contacts surrounding Iran's nuclear program, against the backdrop of rising tensions between Tehran and the West.