CAIRO – 10 September 2025: Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reached an agreement Tuesday in Cairo to resume cooperation following a suspension prompted by Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities earler in June.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi hailed the Egypt-mediated agreement as “a positive step toward de-escalation” during his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
President Sisi stated that the agreement would help “persuade the concerned parties to refrain from any escalatory steps and pave the way for diplomacy and dialogue, ultimately leading to a return to the negotiating table and a peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear program.”
He emphasized the importance of implementing the agreement, restoring cooperation between Iran and the IAEA, and engaging all relevant stakeholders to restart negotiations.
According to Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the negotiation process between Iran and the IAEA began in June with Egypt’s facilitation.
The two sides agreed on practical measures to verify Iran’s nuclear facilities and enhance transparency, the ministry said, describing such moves as “a new practical framework for restoring mutual trust.”
The agreement marks “a starting point for a new phase in the relationship between the two parties, characterized by greater transparency, which will help address technical concerns and enhance regional and international security and stability,” the ministry added.
In a joint news conference with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and the Iranian foreign minister after the signing, IAEA chief Grossi stated that the agreement is technical in nature and represents "a step in the right direction," the Associated Press reported.
Araghchi also affirmed that the agreement lays out technical requirements for cooperation between both sides, while addressing Iran's concerns and security challenges.
However, he warned that Tehran will consider the agreement with the IAEA as terminated in case of "any hostile act" against Iran, including the reimposition of sanctions by the UN.
Wed, Sep. 10, 2025
