Under the reported proposal, Iran would be required to grant daily access to its Natanz and Fordow enrichment facilities to monitor stable isotope production. Additionally, the plan includes verifying in-process low-enriched nuclear material to account for the total enriched uranium stockpile.

On July 9, 2026, reports indicated that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened following a blockade of Iranian ports that had been in effect for several weeks. The specific details and verifying parties for the initial blockade and subsequent reopening were not provided in the available summary.

The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) established an extensive verification regime for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Reports indicate this framework was among the most comprehensive oversight mechanisms the organization had previously administered.

The U.N. nuclear watchdog reportedly issued a confidential report on Friday urging Iran to permit inspections of all its nuclear facilities. The report identified Isfahan as a site of interest, citing reports of new enrichment activity, though the specific details remain unverified.