IAEA visits Isfahan, Fordow, or Natanz nuclear site by 2026?

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Market context

Iran's nuclear programme has operated under intense international scrutiny for two decades, with the IAEA maintaining inspection protocols that have been periodically suspended or restricted depending on diplomatic conditions. The three facilities in question—Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz—represent the core of Iran's enrichment and conversion infrastructure. IAEA access to these sites has historically depended on the status of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and bilateral relations between Iran and the agency. Following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018, Iran progressively limited IAEA inspector access, though some monitoring continued under negotiated arrangements. The current 0% probability reflects the absence of active diplomatic momentum and Iran's stated restrictions on surprise inspections at military-adjacent facilities.

Catalysts for a reversal would centre on renewed nuclear negotiations or a significant shift in Iran's negotiating posture. The IAEA's quarterly reports to the Board of Governors, most recently in November 2024, document access levels and any changes to inspection protocols. Any announcement of resumed talks—whether through direct US–Iran engagement or multilateral channels involving the EU—would signal potential pathway to expanded IAEA access. Conversely, further escalation of uranium enrichment activities or hardening of Iran's official position would entrench current restrictions through the settlement window. Traders should monitor statements from Iran's Foreign Ministry regarding inspection agreements and any IAEA Director General communications indicating progress on access arrangements.

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