IAEA to Avoid Political Pressure to be Part of Diplomatic Solution Urges Iran

Tehran has censured the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over its politicized stance, saying if the agency wants to be part of a diplomatic solution, it must refrain from turning technical reports into a tool of political pressure.

In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi reacted to the latest IAEA report and the media statements of its director general regarding lack of access to some damaged facilities, the status of uranium stockpiles, and the issue of “loss of continuity of knowledge” in Iran’s nuclear program.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi claimed in his latest report to the Board of Governors on Thursday that the agency has received no information from Iran about the status of declared nuclear materials, facilities, and locations outside facilities for safeguards purposes.