IAEA demands verification of Iran nuclear ambitions amid ‘statement war’

Watchdog’s call for ‘strong system’ comes as US and Iran issue conflicting claims over ceasefire negotiations.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has asserted that a “very strong system of verification” must by put in place to monitor Iran’s nuclear programme.

Director General Rafael Grossi called on Friday for the nuclear watchdog to be given ful...