Iran to Keep Cooperating With IAEA Amid Reports of US Talks

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By Patrick Sykes and Vincent Lee

July 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM UTC

Updated on

July 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM UTC

Iran will continue to engage with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, amid unconfirmed reports that he plans to meet with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff next week.

The developments indicate both Tehran and Washington are keen to reduce tensions and resume negotiations after the Israeli and US military strikes on the Islamic Republic last month, which killed hundreds of civilians and caused damage to key nuclear sites.