The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has strongly criticized Iran for preventing multiple IAEA inspectors from conducting their verification duties related to the country's nuclear activities, NHK reports.
In an official statement released on September 16, Grossi expressed his disappointment with Iran's decision to "withdraw the designation" of several inspectors. This move effectively removes approximately one-third of the core group of experienced IAEA inspectors assigned to monitor Iran's nuclear program.
Grossi condemned Iran's actions, describing them as a "disproportionate and unprecedented unilateral measure." He emphasized that this decision has a significant impact on the IAEA's ability to plan and carry out its vital verification activities in Iran.
In response, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson issued a statement accusing Britain, Germany, France, and the United States of attempting to exploit the IAEA for political purposes. These four nations had jointly urged Iran to cooperate with the IAEA's investigation into the discovery of nuclear materials at undisclosed locations. Their appeal was made during the IAEA's Board of Governors meeting earlier in the week.
The removal of these inspectors could potentially affect the IAEA's ability to monitor Iran's uranium enrichment activities. Iran has been enriching uranium to levels as high as 60% purity, far exceeding the 3.67% limit set in the 2015 nuclear agreement, which it signed with six major world powers.
Since former President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the nuclear deal in 2018, Iran has been progressively expanding its nuclear program, leading to increased tensions and concerns within the international community.
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