A source close to Iran’s negotiating team in Switzerland said on the 21st Iran has no plans to negotiate with IAEA director-general GROSSI, and his presence in Switzerland does not mean he will take part. The source said the US had requested GROSSI’s involvement but Iran opposed it. Iran’s team is focusing on implementing Article 13 of the memorandum—with particular emphasis on Article 1—and is pressing for unfreezing Iranian assets and lifting oil sanctions.

2026-06-21

A source close to Iran’s negotiating team in Switzerland said on the 21st Iran has no plans to negotiate with IAEA director-general GROSSI, and his presence in Switzerland does not mean he will take part. The source said the US had requested GROSSI’s involvement but Iran opposed it. Iran’s team is focusing on implementing Article 13 of the memorandum—with particular emphasis on Article 1—and is pressing for unfreezing Iranian assets and lifting oil sanctions.