The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it expects Iran’s nuclear monitoring to continue despite conflicting statements from Tehran and Washington. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi characterized the situation as a “war of words,” after remarks by the White House about monitoring that Iran disputed. The IAEA’s role is to verify Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium and oversee monitoring arrangements tied to that verification. Both reports state that, although there are disagreements between the two governments, the IAEA does not indicate that inspections will be halted. Grossi said the agency expects to resume full monitoring at some stage, suggesting a pathway back to standard verification activities once the dispute between the parties is resolved. The outlets do not provide additional details on the specific monitoring measures affected, but both characterize the exchange as political messaging rather than a breakdown in the IAEA’s verification mandate. The IAEA’s position underscores that international safeguards verification is intended to proceed even amid diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran.