Nuclear experts have criticized a memo between the Trump administration and Iran, arguing it overlooks treaty violations in exchange for reversible actions like down-blending enriched uranium. Amid these concerns, Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland and announced that Iran has agreed to grant IAEA inspectors access to its nuclear facilities. Technical talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar are set to begin, while any unfrozen Iranian assets will remain under U.S. oversight for the purchase of American agricultural goods.
JD Vance announced Iran's agreement to IAEA inspections and a mechanism to use unfrozen funds for purchasing U.S. agricultural products under strict oversight.
Read the full storyUS Vice President JD Vance initiates a brief diplomatic mission to Switzerland for technical-level negotiations with Iran following reported deal breakthroughs.
Experts warn the agreement allows Iran to bypass treaty violations while only requiring reversible cuts to its uranium enrichment levels.