Iran Accuses US and European Parties of Exploiting UN Nuclear Watchdog for Political Goals
Iran accuses the US and three European nations of manipulating the UN nuclear watchdog for political purposes, raising concerns about the future of the 2015 nuclear agreement.
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In a recent development, Iran has accused the United States and the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear agreement of using the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to further their political objectives. This accusation comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and the IAEA, with Iran withdrawing the designation of several experienced IAEA inspectors, a move criticized as "disproportionate and unprecedented" by IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, stated that despite Iran's positive interaction with the agency, the IAEA has become politicized.
Kanaani emphasized that Iran's actions are based on its rights under the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and called on Western countries to refrain from abusing the agency's mandate. He also pointed out that Iran had previously warned against the politicization of the UN nuclear body.
IAEA chief Grossi expressed deep concern about Iran's decision, noting that it effectively removes a significant portion of the agency's most experienced inspectors designated for Iran. He described Iran's action as negatively impacting the IAEA's ability to effectively conduct inspections in the country.
In response to these developments, Kanaani urged Western parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, to stop exploiting the UN nuclear body and allow it to carry out its professional and neutral activities.
These recent events have further complicated efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement, casting a shadow over the ongoing talks in Vienna. The United States and more than 60 countries have expressed concerns about Iran's lack of cooperation with the NPT Safeguards Agreement, particularly regarding the presence of uranium particles at undisclosed locations in Iran. This situation underscores the challenges faced in restoring the nuclear deal amid the current stalemate.
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