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UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification

The UN's nuclear chief said Friday that Iran's pledge not to build a nuclear weapon would need 'very strong' verification as part of any deal with the US.

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26 June, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (R) and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi (L) sign a protocol concerning Nuclear Inspections on September 9, 2025 in Cairo, Egyp
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Egypt calls for dialogue after collapse of Iran-IAEA deal

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06 December, 2025
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IAEA's Grossi to Iran: not much time left in inspection talks

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08 September, 2025
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Iran could again enrich uranium 'in matter of months': IAEA

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29 June, 2025
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IAEA chief to arrive in Iran on Wednesday for talks: state media

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10 November, 2024
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Iran rejects IAEA call for new nuclear agreement

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18 December, 2020
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IAEA chief calls for a new nuclear deal

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17 December, 2020
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IAEA talks to Riyadh as nuclear reactor nears completion

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15 September, 2020