Report: Iran Offers Nuclear Inspectors Access in Exchange for Sanctions Relief

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi floated the proposal in private talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, signaling severe economic strain.

Abbas Araghchi, 2021 · Photo: IAEA Imagebank · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Iran has expressed readiness to restore access for nuclear inspectors to facilities damaged in military strikes, in exchange for relief from economic sanctions, Arutz Sheva and The Jerusalem Post reported, citing Bloomberg.

According to the reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi floated the proposal during private discussions held with European and Middle Eastern diplomats on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Although Araghchi did not speak explicitly about Iran's domestic economy, diplomats noted that the suggestion reflects the severity of the country's economic crisis.