US and Iran clash over UN nuclear inspection approval

The United States and Iran disagree on whether Tehran has accepted United Nations inspections of its nuclear facilities. U.S. officials, including Vice President‑designate JD Vance, said Iran agreed to the inspections, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said no UN inspectors are scheduled to visit sites bombed by the United States last year. President Donald Trump warned that talks would end immediately if Iran does not consent, though he added there is no urgency to start inspections.

Baghaei also accused the United States of misinterpreting the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) that aims to end hostilities in the region. The MoU, signed on 18 June, provides for a 60‑day negotiation window on Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. sanctions relief. Technical teams from both sides continue talks in Switzerland, while the International Atomic Energy Agency has not yet commented on a possible inspection role.