Iran Rejects New Nuclear Inspection Commitments Amid US‑Iran Negotiations

Tue Jun 23 2026 10:59:35 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Iran denies an offer from the US to open nuclear sites, while a 60‑day sanctions waiver lets Tehran sell oil in dollars.

In a clash between Tehran and Washington, Iran’s foreign ministry has rebuffed claims that the country will reinstate nuclear inspections. Though Vice‑President JD Vance said the US is ready to invite inspectors, Iranian officials say no new commitments were made. The U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions to allow Iranian oil sales in dollars for the first time in decades, easing economic pressure. Meanwhile, the two sides plan a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days. The agreement also covers reopening navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and setting up a de‑confliction cell to keep regional tensions low.

Iran Rejects New Nuclear Inspection Commitments Amid US‑Iran Negotiations

Iran’s foreign ministry has publicly denied that the nation has added fresh commitments to allow nuclear inspectors into its sites, a claim earlier made by the US Vice‑President JD Vance during talks in Switzerland.

Vance stated that discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency could be underway “as soon as today,” and that the United States was ready to invite inspectors once a final agreement was reached. Tehran’s spokesman Esmail Baqai rebutted this, insisting that any future engagement would follow existing procedures set by Parliament and the Supreme National Security Council.

A significant development is the U.S. Treasury’s 60‑day sanctions waiver, which restores the ability for Iranian crude and petrochemicals to be produced, sold, and delivered in US dollars. The waiver also removes restrictions on banking, insurance, and shipping that have long hampered Tehran’s fuel exports.

The US and Iran have begun a roadmap that seeks a final deal within 60 days. Highlights include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the creation of a de‑confliction cell with Lebanon to reduce regional incidents, and the promise that Iran will keep the strategic passage open for commercial vessels.

Iran’s refusal to agree to renewed inspection commitments comes amid a tense context: the US has temporarily lifted economic hurdles, while Iran remains cautious about reaffirming nuclear transparency under international scrutiny.

Below is a visual representation of JD Vance speaking at the podium during the Swiss talks: