The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) began its quarterly periodic meetings today, Monday, to discuss a number of priority nuclear issues, amid international interest in developments related to the Iranian nuclear file and the security of global nuclear facilities.  

During its meetings, which are held at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and will last for five days, the Board will examine updates on verification and monitoring in Iran under UN Security Council Resolution 2231, as well as ways to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Additionally, it will review nuclear safety and security issues and nuclear technological developments for 2025.  

The Board will also discuss other files related to the nuclear programs of North Korea and Syria, and the extent to which these countries comply with the safeguards applied by the IAEA to its member states.  

Other topics on the agenda include the nuclear situation in Ukraine, safeguards for the transfer of nuclear materials under the AUKUS agreement, and issues related to the sovereign equality of member states.  

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi is expected to present two reports on Iran. The first concerns Tehran's compliance with the safeguards agreement under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, while the second addresses monitoring and verification activities in accordance with the UN Security Council resolution.  

These discussions come amid ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear program. In his latest reports, Grossi expressed "deep concern" over Tehran's failure to provide "credible" technical explanations regarding uranium particles discovered at undeclared sites. He emphasized the importance of Iran adhering to its commitments to ensure the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.