Tehran accuses IAEA of paving the way for Israeli and US attacks

Iran will continue negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and a new phase is expected in the coming days, Reuters reported, quoting Iranian Foreign Ministry Սpokesperson Esmail Baghaei, who spoke to state media today.

After the 12-day strikes in June carried out by Israel and the U.S. on Iran’s nuclear facilities, IAEA inspectors were unable to access Iran’s sites, despite agency head Rafael Grossi’s statements that inspection work remains a priority.

“Last week we held talks with the IAEA. They will continue, and likely a new phase will begin soon,” Baghaei said.

Tehran has accused the IAEA of paving the way for Israeli and U.S. attacks through its May 31 report. Based on that report, the agency’s Board of Governors, composed of 35 member states, recognized Iran as failing to meet its nuclear non-proliferation obligations.

The Islamic Republic has long denied Western suspicions of secretly developing nuclear weapons, emphasizing that it remains committed to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, which permits the peaceful use of atomic energy only.

“Our level of relations with the IAEA has changed after these events. We do not hide that,” Baghaei added during a weekly televised briefing.

Last month, Iran’s parliament approved a law halting cooperation with the IAEA. Under this law, any future inspection of nuclear facilities must be approved by Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council.