UN atomic watchdog chief says ‘jury is still out’ on Iran-US nuclear talks
May 28, 2025, 3:50 AM | Updated: 5:26 am
VIENNA (AP) 鈥� The head of the United Nations鈥� atomic watchdog said Wednesday that 鈥渢he jury is still out鈥� on negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran鈥檚 rapidly advancing nuclear program, but described the continuing negotiations a good sign.
Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, made the comment to journalists attending a weeklong seminar at the agency in Vienna.
Grossi acknowledged one of his deputies was in Tehran on Wednesday. Iranian officials identified the official as Massimo Aparo, the head of the IAEA鈥檚 safeguards arm.
鈥淔or the moment, the jury is still out,鈥� Grossi said. 鈥淭he fact that they continue to meet 鈥� that is an indication of a willingness to come to an agreement.鈥�
