IAEA chief says Iran deal without nuclear oversight would be “illusion”

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns any Iran-US peace deal without nuclear monitoring will be unsustainable, urging inclusion of inspectors from the outset.

Rafael Grossi said any peace agreement between Iran and the United States that lacks nuclear oversight would be an “illusion” and unlikely to endure.

Speaking to reporters, Grossi welcomed the extension of the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran but stressed that diplomacy remains complex and requires sustained engagement to succeed.

He said creating space for peace is critical, but warned that a credible agreement must include the International Atomic Energy Agency from the outset to ensure transparency.

Grossi added that without independent verification of Iran’s nuclear activities, any agreement would lack credibility and risk collapsing under pressure or mistrust between the parties.

International oversight has been central to previous agreements on Iran’s nuclear programme, including inspection regimes designed to verify compliance and limit enrichment activities under global frameworks.

Experts say the absence of monitoring mechanisms in any future deal could undermine confidence, raising concerns among global powers about Iran’s nuclear intentions and regional stability.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf and fragile diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation between Iran and the United States following weeks of confrontation.

While both sides have signalled cautious support for negotiations, deep differences remain over nuclear limits, sanctions relief and security guarantees, complicating prospects for a durable settlement.

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