IAEA chief says Iran inspections will go ahead, working on modalities

📌 Summary:

• The IAEA will carry out inspections in Iran soon following an interim peace accord between the U.S. and Iran, but modalities are yet to be finalised, chief Rafael Grossi said
• The two sides signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding setting out broad agreements in principle to end the war
• The interim accord paved the way for 60 days of talks aimed at resolving thornier details, including Iran's nuclear programme
• Resumption of inspections is central to verifying Iran's nuclear commitments after the West Asia conflict

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 International Relations — role of UN agencies in non-proliferation; West Asia stability and its bearing on India's energy security and diaspora

📝 Prelims Facts:

• IAEA is an autonomous body reporting to the UN General Assembly and Security Council; headquartered in Vienna
• Rafael Grossi is the IAEA Director General
• The U.S.-Iran interim deal is a 14-point MoU with a 60-day negotiation window

🔑 Key Term: IAEA — International Atomic Energy Agency, the global watchdog promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy and safeguarding against weapons diversion