The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, stated on Wednesday that inspectors would visit Iranian nuclear enrichment sites under the terms of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement, which was signed to help end regional conflict. However, an Iranian diplomat insisted that any inspections would only occur after a final agreement is reached, according to NPR.

Public Disagreement Over Deal Terms

The conflicting statements mirror similar disagreements between the U.S. and Iran over the meaning of the signed agreement, Since the deal was signed a week ago, U.S. and Iranian leaders have publicly disagreed on what the document entails. Grossi acknowledged the “war of words” over Iran’s nuclear program, noting that such disputes are occurring across several fronts, including the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon and how Iran will use billions of unfrozen funds.

Under the signed memorandum of understanding, both countries have agreed to a 60-day period to resolve these and other issues. Until the details are finalized during private negotiations, both sides will continue to negotiate publicly, increasing the risk of derailing the fragile ceasefire in the region, according to NPR.

Regional Violence Intensifies

On Wednesday. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah flared again, with Israel launching an airstrike that killed two people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s state-run news agency. This was the first Israeli airstrike on Lebanon since the latest ceasefire took effect on Saturday, though there was no immediate response from the Israeli military on the strike.

In the city of Tyre in Lebanon, residents returned to their homes for the first time in weeks to assess the damage caused by recent attacks. Among them was Adnan Kaour. Who returned to his Mediterranean-facing apartment and found severe damage from an attack in May, he described the home as a symbol of years of hard work and family memories. Other residents examined shattered glass and damaged furniture, weighing whether repairs would be worth the effort — these visits followed a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran in France, which aims to reduce regional tensions and initiate a 60-day negotiation process, according to AOL.com.

Hope for Stability

In some parts of Tyre. Cleanup and reconstruction efforts have begun; many families say their main goal is to return to a life of safety, stability, and normalcy after months of uncertainty. Neither Israel nor Hezbollah are part of the agreement, but many in Tyre hope the deal will help reduce violence in southern Lebanon.