India, June 28 -- Despite Iran's repeated denial of inspection of its nuclear sites as per the said agreement with the US, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi on Friday expressed hope that the UN nuclear watchdog would soon be able to resume inspections of the nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic, saying that access to the sites is essential to verify Tehran's nuclear programme.

Speaking at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Grossi said the IAEA's technical work was already underway following the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between the United States and Iran. "What is undeniable is that we have an MoU. This MoU specifically indicates that the nuclear part of th...