According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdelatty told Araghchi that resuming cooperation with the IAEA was essential to building mutual trust and creating conditions for regional security and stability. He urged commitment to diplomatic channels to resolve outstanding issues.
In his call with Grossi, Abdelatty reviewed the latest developments in the Iranian nuclear file, heard the agency chief’s assessment of a recent visit to Tehran by the IAEA’s deputy director general, and discussed ways to rebuild trust between Iran and the agency. The two also explored expanding cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy in a way that supports regional and international security.
The calls came ahead of technical talks between Iran and the IAEA in Tehran on Monday — the agency’s first visit since Iran suspended cooperation in July, following Israeli and US strikes on key nuclear facilities during the 12-day war in June.
President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the suspension on 2 July.
In past negotiations with the West, Tehran has used limits on IAEA inspections as leverage. Earlier this month, Iran said it would hold the US accountable for any future attacks on its nuclear sites while ruling out direct talks with Washington.
Similar calls between Abdelatty, Araghchi, and Grossi took place on 6 August, when the Egyptian minister voiced Cairo’s support for resuming negotiations and advancing a peaceful political process.
According to US intelligence agencies and the IAEA, Iran’s last organized nuclear weapons program ended in 2003. However, it has since enriched uranium to 60 percent — a short technical step from the 90 percent level required for weapons-grade material.
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