The story: Conflicting statements by Iranian officials and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief have raised questions about the agreements made during Rafael Grossi’s recent trip to Tehran.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, a senior Iranian source told Amwaj.media that the joint statement issued by the IAEA and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is “in the favor of the Agency.” However, the source underscored that the upside for Iran is likely to be “softer approaches in the upcoming [IAEA] Board of Governors meeting.”

Importantly, the apparent progress made in Tehran could be more significant than anticipated given the different sets of players. Rather than the Iranian nuclear...