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Iran Denies Report on Araghchi's Nuclear Inspection Offer for Sanctions Relief
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 02:22
Iran Denies Report on Araghchi's Nuclear Inspection Offer for Sanctions Relief
- •Iran has rejected a Bloomberg report claiming Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi privately offered to restore international nuclear inspections in exchange for sanctions relief.
- •An Iranian source told Fars News Agency that the Bloomberg claim regarding Iran's proposal to the American side concerning IAEA inspectors is false.
- •The denial comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear program, sanctions, and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Bloomberg reported that Araghchi raised the possibility of restoring access for nuclear inspectors during private meetings with European and Middle Eastern officials at the UN General Assembly.
- •The Bloomberg report also highlighted economic pressures on Tehran, with annual inflation approaching 90% and the rial losing 30% of its value due to US sanctions and the naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Questions Answered
Iran rejected a Bloomberg report claiming that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi privately proposed allowing international nuclear inspectors back into bombed facilities in exchange for sanctions relief.
Iran's annual inflation rate approached 90%, and the rial lost around 30% of its value against the US dollar due to cumulative sanctions and a US naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran stated it would consider reopening the strategic waterway within seven days if the US met certain conditions, though President Donald Trump said he rejected that proposal.
