Pakistan, July 25 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, expressed hope after Iran agreed to allow a UN delegation to visit the country "within weeks." He said this step could eventually lead to the return of UN nuclear inspectors to Iran, possibly before the end of the year. During his visit to Singapore, Grossi stated that a quick return is necessary, as Iran has a global responsibility to comply with nuclear inspection protocols.

Although a final date has not been confirmed, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi informed the UN that the IAEA visit would take place within two to three weeks. However, the Iranian official clarified that the team would not have access to nuclear sites during this...