IAEA’s visit to Iran could set stage for diplomacy or conflict
If diplomacy falters again, the US and Israel are talking about further military collaboration against Iran, while the Islamic Republic itself sends mixed signals about its intentions in the region.
Grossi in Iran
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi arrived in Iran today following reports that Iran had produced particles of enriched uranium at 83.7%, close to the 90% required for weaponization. The IAEA Board of Governors meets next week in Vienna, and the US and its EU partners are considering another resolution of censure against Iran.
US Iran Envoy Robert Malley told Laura Rozen that the US would wait for Grossi’s report before making a call on next steps. Grossi is expected in Washington the following week.
A senior EU official, speaking not for attribution, told Al-Monitor that there is some hope for Grossi’s visit, although it’s not clear whether it will bring about a renewed cooperation with Iran.
