The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that the agency has already begun technical work with Iranian authorities and hopes to be in Iran “soon,” adding that differing public statements by the US and Iran reflect “political positioning”, Anadolu reports.

“There is a bit of a war of statements here,” Rafael Grossi says, adding that the US-Iran agreement also covers sanctions, territorial integrity, the use of force, economic incentives and freedom of navigation.

Grossi says the IAEA has started technical discussions with Iranian authorities to determine inspection arrangements, including the frequency of inspections, sites to be visited and procedures.