 "Trump says Iran nuclear sites were 'obliterated,' supports IAEA inspection")
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he would support allowing inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) or another credible organization to examine Iran’s nuclear sites following recent airstrikes.
Speaking at a press conference in the White House briefing room, Trump stated his belief that the sites had been significantly damaged, describing them as “obliterated.” He dismissed claims suggesting the destruction was less extensive than reported.
Trump added that he would welcome inspections by the IAEA, the United Nations’ nuclear monitoring body, to assess the condition of the targeted sites.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday that restoring inspections remained his top priority, noting that none had occurred since Israeli airstrikes began on June 13.
However, Iran’s parliament approved moves on Wednesday to suspend such inspections. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi indicated on Friday that Tehran may reject any request by the head of the agency for visits to Iranian nuclear sites.
Trump also said he does not believe Iran wants to still seek a nuclear weapon after U.S. and Israeli bombing raids.
He said Iran still wants to meet about the way forward. The White House had said on Thursday that no meeting between the U.S. and an Iranian delegation has been scheduled thus far.
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