'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA head

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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, stressed the need for very strong nuclear verification in Iran to ensure the country does not develop nuclear weapons following conflicts in the Middle East. This comes amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran over a broader peace agreement.

"Very strong" verification is needed in Iran following the Middle East conflict to ensure that it does not develop nuclear weapons, the UN atomic watchdog chief said on Friday. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Rafael Grossi's remarks come as the United States and Iran negotiate a broader agreement to end the war, with Tehran's nuclear programme a key sticking point.