Al-Mayadeen Network has published a document that the International Atomic Energy Agency has provided to member states in the past few hours and includes a series of letters and mutual responses between Iran and Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the Agency, between November 3rd and 12th, 2026.
These correspondences describe Iran’s principled position regarding the entry of IAEA inspectors into the nuclear facilities damaged by the attacks of the US and the Zionist regime. In these letters, Tehran has paid attention to the security situation of these facilities in view of the continuous threats of the American president to carry out more attacks against Iran and its nuclear centers.
On the other hand, Grossi’s answers show his acceptance of Iran’s declared position on not suspending the safeguard agreement within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; He described this position as “important and encouraging”.
In the first letter, dated November 3, 2026, Iran drew the attention of the Agency to the continuous, explicit and public threats of the US President to carry out further armed aggression against Iran, especially the country’s nuclear facilities.
In this letter, Iran has emphasized that these threats have fundamentally weakened the legal, technical, operational and security conditions necessary for the safe, effective and complete implementation of safeguard measures. Based on this, Iran stated that the objective requirements necessary for the routine implementation of safeguard measures are not available in the current situation, and the implementation of these measures has practically faced difficulties.
In his reply dated November 4, Grossi recalled that earlier in his statements and reports to the Council of Governors as well as his statements in the UN Security Council, he considered an armed attack or the threat of an attack against nuclear facilities dedicated to peaceful purposes to be contrary to the principles of the UN Charter, international law and the agency’s statute.
He emphasized once again that nuclear facilities, regardless of the existing conditions and contexts, should not be targeted; Because such attacks have serious consequences for nuclear safety and security, defense system and regional and international peace and security.
However, Grossi has clarified that the safeguards agreement under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty remains valid and that neither side can suspend its implementation.
He explained that monitoring mechanisms should primarily focus on providing reports and providing access to safeguarded nuclear facilities and nuclear materials related to them. Grossi has also warned that if the necessary reports are not received and access to the relevant centers is not provided, the agency will not be able to draw conclusions about the implementation of Iran’s nuclear program safeguards obligations.
In the letter dated November 6, Iran has emphasized that despite the differences of opinion, it renews its firm commitment to resume the full implementation of the safeguard obligations, as soon as the relevant legal and factual conditions are met.
Iran also considered the protection of confidential information related to safeguards, including information related to nuclear facilities and materials and employees in this area, to be a vital issue for national security and warned that any unauthorized disclosure or public comment about this sensitive information could have irreparable security consequences for Iran.
In his reply dated November 10, Grossi welcomed Iran’s statements, especially the emphasis of the country’s authorities on continuing to implement the safeguards agreement and refraining from suspending it despite the exceptional circumstances caused by armed attacks on nuclear facilities under safeguards, and called this position “important and encouraging”.
The Director General of the Agency expressed hope that these commitments will provide the basis for discussions between Tehran and the Agency regarding practical and specific measures for the full and effective implementation of the safeguard agreement. He asked Iran to review the necessary technical mechanisms to return to the normal implementation of safeguard obligations in order to create a trust-building atmosphere to reach a diplomatic agreement on a wider level.
Grossi also announced that, within the framework of its legal obligations, Iran should submit reports to the IAEA about the current status of nuclear materials and facilities that have not been damaged by military attacks, and allow inspections of these centers to verify the reports.
He further declared his readiness to immediately start a dialogue about the technical mechanisms for achieving verifiable diplomatic arrangements.
In another letter dated November 10, Iran drew Grossi’s attention to the US government’s recent offer to pay a reward of up to $20 million for information about Iran’s nuclear program, including information about people associated with the program.
Tehran asked the director general of the agency to emphasize the necessity of maintaining the confidentiality of safeguarding activities, impartiality and institutional independence of the agency and prevent the disclosure, misuse or exploitation of information related to safeguarding. Iran also demanded special attention to maintain the health and safety of scientists and employees of the nuclear industry and raise this issue in the Council of Governors.
In a response dated November 12, Grossi stated that the agency will continue to adhere to its confidentiality obligations and protect all confidential safeguards information it obtains in the course of implementing the agreement.
At the same time, he claimed that the agency’s reports to the Board of Governors will be prepared based on facts and objectively, and that this institution will continue to carry out its independent mission in the field of verification, with impartiality and stability.
In a letter dated November 11, Iran has also stated that until the root causes of the current situation are resolved and the basic requirements for the normal implementation of safeguarding activities are not restored, it is not possible to advance the dialogue about technical and verification mechanisms.
Iran explained that the objective limitations resulting from the prevailing security conditions must be taken into account when determining the feasibility and timing of any technical dialogue. At the same time, Iran has emphasized that this position should not be interpreted as rejecting cooperation with the agency or avoiding possible interactions in the future.
In response to this letter, Grossi pointed to Iran’s emphasis that the current position does not mean rejecting cooperation in the future and said that investigating the root causes of the existing situation and implementing safeguard measures in Iran should not be considered two conflicting or consecutive issues, but progress can be made in both directions simultaneously.
The Director General of the IAEA once again announced the organization’s readiness to immediately start a dialogue with Iran about concrete and practical measures with the aim of moving towards the full and effective implementation of the safeguards agreement, taking into account the existing conditions and Tehran’s concerns about safety and security.
