US pushes Iran on nuclear inspectors for sanctions relief

The United States is demanding Iran allow the return of International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors, linking this to potential sanctions relief and the unfreezing of Iranian assets, as diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict continue. US President Donald Trump is reportedly willing to ease sanctions and release frozen Iranian funds in exchange for concrete steps on Tehran's nuclear program. This message comes as Qatari and Pakistani mediators attempt to broker an agreement between the two nations, with talks expected in New York this week. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to meet mediators in New York to discuss a revised seven-point proposal, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending hostilities in exchange for sanctions relief. Trump previously rejected the initial proposal but expects further negotiations.