Iran’s foreign ministry rebuffed a statement from U.S. Vice‑President JD Vance that nuclear inspectors would soon be welcomed back into the country after the first round of talks in Switzerland.
Vance said that discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could begin “as soon as today,” suggesting a rapid return of inspectors. However, Iranian officials insisted that Tehran had made no new commitments, particularly refusing access to sites bombed by the United States and Israel last summer.
The U.S. has temporarily eased long‑standing sanctions, allowing Iranian crude to be sold in U.S. dollars for a 60‑day waiver. This move is intended to support Tehran’s economy while the parties remain in talks over nuclear terms.
The talks also aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and establish a de‑confliction cell to prevent incidents in Lebanon, with a roadmap toward a final agreement set for 60 days.
While the IAEA has yet to comment, Iran’s position remains clear: any engagement with international inspectors will follow its current legal frameworks and will not exceed existing commitments negotiated with the U.S.
