Araghchi offered inspectors access in exchange for sanctions relief — Jerusalem Post

In New York, United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said at private meetings with diplomats that Tehran was ready to restore inspectors’ access to nuclear facilities that had been struck in exchange for sanctions relief. This was reported by the Jerusalem Post, citing Bloomberg and people familiar with the discussions.

Proposal at the UN

According to diplomats, Araghchi voiced this proposal during meetings with European and Middle Eastern diplomats at the UN, where he arrived for the General Assembly.

He also sought to persuade Europeans to reconsider the UN decision to reimpose broad sanctions against Iran. Bloomberg’s sources said the European side refused to do so.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also spoke last week in an interview with CBS about readiness to admit inspectors. At the same time, according to diplomats, Araghchi had not previously raised the issue of restoring such access during negotiations.

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Economic pressure and negotiations

Diplomats believe that Iran’s willingness to link inspectors’ access to sanctions relief may indicate the country’s economic difficulties. The report cites data according to which annual inflation in Iran has nearly reached 90%, while the rial has weakened by 30% against the dollar since the sanctions took effect.

Bloomberg also reported that a US blockade last month prevented Iran from loading crude oil onto tankers.

Separately, The Wall Street Journal, citing participants in the talks, reported that the sides are seeking concessions from Iran on its nuclear program in exchange for the resumption of peace talks with the United States. A senior Middle Eastern official involved in the contacts said Tehran had previously been close to a compromise, but seeks clear guarantees that Israel will not attack after a possible agreement with the United States.