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Jul 2025
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Who will monitor Iran's nuclear activiti...

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About this episode

First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled all its inspectors out of Iran. So, who will monitor its nuclear activities? And could this trigger another round of tension?

In this episode:

  • Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center, Middle East Strategic Studies.
  • Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy, International Atomic Energy Agency.

  • Harlan Ullman, Senior Advisor, Atlantic Council. 

Host: Adrian Finighan

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