Iran: No plans for IAEA inspectors to visit damaged nuclear sites
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said during his weekly press briefing on Tuesday that there are currently no arrangements for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to visit what Tehran describes as its “peaceful nuclear facilities” damaged by US and Israeli actions.
He stressed that Iran has not held any meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi on the issue and has no inspection plan in place for facilities affected by what it calls acts of aggression.
Baghaei added that there is no established protocol or mechanism for such inspections and reaffirmed that Iran will continue to act in accordance with its commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Responding to US claims regarding potential nuclear talks and the possible deployment of inspectors to Tehran, the spokesman dismissed the statements as unfounded.
Baghaei also referred to a recent resolution by the IAEA Board of Governors, thanking countries that opposed cooperation with the United States and European states. He praised Russia, China, and Niger for their negative votes, calling their positions “responsible,” while criticizing supporters of the resolution for what he described as double standards.
On Iran’s frozen assets, he said Tehran will determine how to use unfrozen funds without restrictions.
Regarding regional developments, Baghaei pointed to the situation in Lebanon, saying a ceasefire framework has been included in a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
He added that continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon are unjustified and said final arrangements related to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict are expected soon, stressing that Washington has an obligation to pressure Israel to halt its attacks in southern Lebanon.
