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// DOSSIER — pezeshkian-states-iran-allow-un-nuclear-inspectors-return
Pezeshkian States Iran Will Allow UN Nuclear Inspectors to Return Under New Negotiations
REL_TIME: 30 Sep 2026 04:12Z · LANG: EN
During an interview with CBS News' 'Face the Nation', Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is prepared to allow UN nuclear inspectors to return as part of a negotiated settlement with the United States. Pezeshkian reiterated that Tehran does not seek to build nuclear weapons, citing religious prohibitions, and linked the potential inspections and broader diplomatic progress to a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, he also pointed to a severe 'atmosphere of distrust' due to daily US threats, strikes, and sanctions, making an immediate breakthrough or a direct meeting with President Donald Trump difficult.
// Background
The diplomatic overtures follow months of military conflict that erupted earlier in the year, including US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities such as Natanz and Fordow, as well as the collapse of a 60-day ceasefire (the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding) in July. Tensions have also remained high over the control and security of commercial shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
// Key Developments
- President Pezeshkian confirmed Iran will allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country if agreed upon during negotiations.
- Pezeshkian stated that developing nuclear weapons is 'haram' (religiously forbidden) under Islamic rulings.
- Iran has offered a proposal via mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after seven days and resume nuclear talks, awaiting a US response.
- Pezeshkian expressed deep distrust toward Washington, citing ongoing sanctions, military strikes, and a lack of adherence to written agreements.
- The Iranian president provided medical assurances that new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is entirely healthy following previous conflict injuries.
// Timeline
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A 60-day ceasefire agreement (MOU) between the US and Iran collapses following shipping attacks and retaliatory strikes.
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Iran submits a proposal through mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after seven days and restart nuclear negotiations.
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US President Donald Trump addresses the UN General Assembly, threatening economic isolation or further military action.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirms in interviews with CBS News and Fox News that Iran will permit UN nuclear inspectors to return under negotiated terms.
// Perspectives
[Iranian Government (Masoud Pezeshkian)]
Open to allowing UN nuclear inspectors and discussing limits on enrichment as part of a negotiated package, provided the US accepts the proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halts military/economic pressure.
[United States (Donald Trump Administration)]
Demands strict limits or a complete halt to uranium enrichment, views the Hormuz proposal skeptically as an attempt by Tehran to secure terms before making concessions, and maintains economic and military leverage.
[International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)]
Has faced restricted access and non-compliance issues regarding Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles, highlighting the urgent need for verifiable in-field inspections.
// Quotes
“If they wish to come in and have inspections, we can reach accords and agreements vis-a-vis that specific topic within the negotiations.”
“Developing nuclear weapons is haram. From a standpoint of belief, not from a legal perspective. Even if some individuals in Iran may have the incentive to develop nuclear weapons, religiously speaking, they are not allowed to pursue that path.”
“As long as they don't cease doing what they're imposing on us every day, it's difficult to trust them. Every day, they increase the sanctions against us. Every day, they threaten us. Every day, they strike us.”
