The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, has said that the IAEA is trying to arrange a new nuclear deal between the US and Iran, Reuters reports, citing Russian state news agency TASS.

Grossi said he hopes for the resumption of negotiations on a long-term solution to the Iranian nuclear programme.

In this handout picture made available by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) office, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi speaks to reporters. — AFP/File
In this handout picture made available by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) office, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi speaks to reporters. — AFP/File

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