New Delhi, April 15: Discussions are intensifying regarding the second round of talks between Iran and the United States, following the failure of the initial discussions. In this context, Rafael Mariano Grossi, the head of the United Nations nuclear monitoring agency, emphasized the need for robust provisions to ensure strict oversight of Iran’s nuclear activities in any potential U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East.
Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), highlighted the necessity for a comprehensive verification system for Iran’s nuclear program. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that a second round of negotiations with Iran could occur within the next two days.
During a media briefing in Seoul, Grossi stated, “Iran has a substantial nuclear program, so the presence of IAEA inspectors is essential. Otherwise, there will be no agreement. You will only have the illusion of an agreement.” He stressed that any deal concerning nuclear technology requires a detailed verification mechanism.
According to a confidential report sent to member states in February, Iran has not granted the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities. Last June, the U.S. and Israel conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, resulting in the deaths of several Iranian nuclear scientists over a conflict that lasted approximately 12 days.
President Trump mentioned that direct talks with Iran could take place “in the next two days,” signaling a potential diplomatic breakthrough as the U.S. continues to enforce a naval blockade targeting Iranian shipping.
In an interview with the New York Post, Trump suggested that Islamabad could serve as a possible venue for these discussions. He remarked, “Something could happen in the next two days, and we are more prepared to go there.”
It is noteworthy that the first round of talks between the U.S. and Iran lasted for hours but failed to yield significant agreements. Trump noted that the initial plan pointed towards Europe before shifting focus to Pakistan.
This diplomatic effort comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf region. The U.S. Central Command reported that no vessels from Iranian ports passed through its blockade in the first 24 hours. Six merchant ships adhered to U.S. directives and turned back towards Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman.
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