Breaking News: Iran-IAEA Conflict Intensifies as Inspectors Depart
In a significant development, the conflict between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reached a critical juncture. Following a suspension of cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, IAEA inspectors have left Iran, marking a new phase in the ongoing nuclear dispute.
IAEA Inspectors Depart Amid Escalating Tensions
The IAEA announced on Friday that its inspectors have departed Iran after a period of cooperation during which they monitored the country’s nuclear facilities. This move comes in the wake of Iran’s formal suspension of cooperation with the IAEA, which has raised concerns about the safety and security of nuclear sites.
According to diplomatic sources, only a few IAEA specialists remained in the Islamic Republic recently. The exact number of inspectors who have left is unclear, further complicating efforts to ensure the integrity of Iran’s nuclear program.
IAEA Pushes for Resumption of Control Measures
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has urged Iran to resume essential control operations as soon as possible. The organization emphasizes the importance of these measures to ensure the safety and security of nuclear facilities, especially in light of recent attacks by Israel and the USA.
Iran’s National Security Council will decide on resuming cooperation with the IAEA once the safety of its nuclear systems is guaranteed, as per a recently adopted law.
Grossi in the Crosshairs of Iranian Hardliners
Members of the Iranian parliament have been pushing for the designation of inspectors as spies. Ultra-conservative MP Amir-Hussein Sabeti has stated that the remaining IAEA personnel will soon be expelled from the country.
In the midst of the conflict, the daily newspaper “Keyhan,” a mouthpiece of hardliners, called for the arrest and execution of Grossi, sparking international outrage.
Ceasefire Agreed After Twelve Days of War
Iran and Israel agreed on a ceasefire last week, ending twelve days of intense conflict. The war, which saw the USA attacking the three most important nuclear facilities with bunker-busting bombs, was officially justified by Israel as a response to the threat posed by Iran’s controversial nuclear program.
Western governments fear that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons, a claim rejected by Iran. Grossi had warned before the war that attacks on nuclear facilities could accelerate Iran’s efforts to build atomic bombs.
Possible New Nuclear Discussions in Oslo
Despite the current impasse, reports suggest that new negotiations between Washington and Tehran may be on the horizon. Before the outbreak of the war, the two countries had been engaged in discussions about Iran’s nuclear program for about two months.
According to the US news portal “Axios,” preparations are underway for a meeting between Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi and US specialist Steve Witkoff in Oslo next week. The exact date and the role of intermediaries, such as Oman, remain uncertain.
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