Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that following the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi’s recent visit to Tehran, a new chapter was opened in bilateral cooperation between Iran and the agency, ISNA reported

Speaking at a weekly press conference on Monday, Nasser said, “We expect that the IAEA to fulfill its responsibilities and obligations in defending and protecting the rights of its members.”

“Iran has utilized all political and legal rights to maintain its rights when it comes to its cooperation with the IAEA,” he added.

“Following Grossi’s recent visit to Tehran, a new chapter was opened in bilateral cooperation between Iran and the IAEA,” the Iranian MFA spokesman went on to say.

Last Friday and Saturday, Grossi was in Tehran on an official visit. He held talks with Mohammad Eslami, director of Atomic Energy Agency of Iran. Also, Grossi announced that the IAEA is preparing to sign a deal with Iran that will help restart the 2015 nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).