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Iran Decries 'Destructive' Conduct by IAEA Chief
- On June 30, 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Iran halted cooperation with the IAEA following recent attacks on its nuclear sites.
- This decision followed Israel’s June 13 attack and later US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities during a 12-day conflict, amid rising tensions and an IAEA resolution accusing Iran of non-compliance.
- Iran condemned the IAEA chief Rafael Grossi’s proposal to inspect the nuclear sites damaged by recent bombings, describing it as having hostile motives, while emphasizing that no threats were directed at the agency’s inspectors and noting the extensive destruction caused by bunker buster bombs.
- A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry attributed parliament's suspension of cooperation with the IAEA to widespread public frustration and criticized the United States and European nations for their politicized stance on Iran's nuclear activities, while also raising concerns about guaranteeing the safety of inspection personnel.
- The halt in cooperation and sustained criticism toward the IAEA imply ongoing distrust and complicate prospects for resumed nuclear oversight amid calls by French President Macron for ceasefire and renewed negotiations.
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Iran Accuses IAEA Director of Political Bias - teleSUR English
Persian diplomat Baghaei emphasized that IAEA reports were used as a pretext for Israel’s offensive against Iran. On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister spokesperson Ismail Baghaei urged Rafael Grossi, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to carry out his technical duties without political influence. RELATED: Iran Helds the Funerals of Military and Scientists Killed by Israel During a press conference, the Iranian diplomat…
Iran admits nuclear installations ‘badly damaged’ by US attacks; Parliament passes Bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA
The three nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan have faced multiple Israeli military attacks this month --- with the International Atomic Energy Agency confirming that there had been no radiation leaks. It also suffered significant damage after being struck by bunker buster bombs dropped from American B-2 stealth bomber jets.
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