Trump: IAEA Inspectors Will Head to Iran at the Appropriate Time

Emphasis on 'Infinity' Inspections and Flexible Timing During his trip to the state of Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump revealed new details regarding the nuclear negotiations with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the airport, he emphasized that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors will be sent to Iran to monitor processes related to enriched uranium [1]. Trump, noting that there is no ambiguity in this matter, stated: "The inspections will be 100%; they will be sent at the right time and there is no need to rush, but they will be on the scene at the appropriate time" [7].

These remarks come as Trump claimed on social media that Iran has agreed to high-level inspections for an unlimited period (Infinity) [4]. He described this agreement as a major step toward ensuring Tehran's "nuclear honesty" in the long term [5].

Tehran's Reaction; Denial of Any New Commitments Despite the optimism expressed by Washington, officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran have provided a different narrative of the Swiss negotiation results. Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rejected the statements of US officials, declaring that there are no immediate plans for the return of IAEA inspectors to nuclear facilities damaged during last year's conflicts [5].

Tehran has emphasized that in the recent negotiations in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, it accepted no new commitments beyond previous frameworks [3]. This contradiction in rhetoric between the two sides has raised doubts about the sustainability of the preliminary agreement signed last week. However, Trump claims that if Iran had not agreed to these inspections, no negotiations would have continued [4].

Economic Dimensions of the Deal and Lifting Oil Restrictions A significant part of this agreement, which progressed in Switzerland under the supervision of Vice President JD Vance, involves easing economic pressures on Iran. The US Treasury Department has issued a 60-day license allowing Tehran to sell its oil and petrochemical products and receive the proceeds [2].

Trump clarified that Iran's released assets will be placed in escrow accounts under US control and will be spent solely on purchasing humanitarian goods, including food and medicine, from the United States [6]. He also noted that Iran's economy has been severely damaged by war and sanctions, and this agreement could help improve living conditions, provided Tehran adheres to all its commitments [1, 7].

Domestic Pressure in Washington; A Meaningful Senate Vote Simultaneous with the progress of diplomatic negotiations, Trump faces political challenges within the US. The United States Senate, with a vote of 50 to 48, passed a resolution aimed at limiting the President's war powers regarding Iran [5]. This symbolic move reflects a rift within the Republican Party and lawmakers' concerns over the continuation of military conflicts.

In response to this vote, Trump called it "ill-timed and meaningless," emphasizing that such actions only make his work at the negotiating table more difficult but will not prevent him from achieving a "great deal" [5]. He also noted that the ultimate goal is to permanently prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and Tehran also agrees on this matter [1].