The JCPOA agreement is close, but a small gap remains.
Grossi’s important interview with CNN emphasized the need for continued IAEA monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program. Ulyanov reacted to this interview and reiterated his position for the second time, stating that this issue has been resolved in the negotiations.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg, quoting an American official, reported that the JCPOA agreement is closer than ever, and despite some differences, the U.S. is pleased with Iran’s approach and the Iranian government’s concessions on some non-JCPOA demands. This American official noted that the Biden administration will announce its opinion on Iran’s response at the appropriate time.