Iran strikes deal with UN nuclear watchdog to allow temporary access to program

The United Nations nuclear watchdog said it had struck a deal with Iran to cushion the blow of Tehran’s plans to end snap site inspections, with both sides agreeing to keep “necessary” monitoring for up to three months.

The announcement by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi, made at Vienna airport after a weekend trip to Iran, confirmed that Tehran would go ahead with its plan to slash cooperation with the agency.

Iran has been gradually breaching…