Iranian officials have said they have no intention of allowing international inspectors access to the country’s damaged nuclear facilities, contradicting recent remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The statement has raised fresh concerns over transparency surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme.
The development comes just a day after Vance claimed that Iran had agreed to permit international inspections of the facilities following recent diplomatic engagements. His comments had been viewed as a possible sign of progress in efforts to ease tensions over Tehran’s nuclear activities.
However, Iranian authorities swiftly dismissed the suggestion, insisting that no such agreement had been reached. Officials in Tehran argued that the country’s nuclear infrastructure remains a matter of national sovereignty and that decisions regarding inspections would be made solely by the Iranian government.
The disagreement has cast uncertainty over ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reviving trust between Iran and Western nations. Analysts say the conflicting statements could complicate future negotiations and further strain relations between Tehran and Washington over the sensitive issue of nuclear oversight.
