Iran's nuclear chief has criticized the IAEA’s call for renewed inspections of attacked nuclear sites, insisting that the Agency lacks clear protocols to inspect sites that have been attacked by the Israeli regime and the US,
Mehr reports.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a ceremony unveiling the latest achievements of the Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, Eslami responded to recent remarks by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi regarding the resumption of inspections in Iran.
Eslami said inspections had been conducted at facilities that were not attacked, but emphasized that the key issue now concerns nuclear sites that were subjected to military strikes. He stated that inspections of such facilities require a clear and defined protocol.
“The Agency, which has issued no condemnation [regarding Israel and US attacks on Iran in June] and has no established guidelines, has no right to claim it intends to conduct inspections,” Eslami said.
He added that Iran has formally collaborated with the IAEA, but no official position, condemnation, or concrete action has been taken by the Agency. “Pressure exerted on us under the influence of Israel, three European countries, and the United States has no impact on Iran. It is the Agency that must answer—to Iran and to the world,” he said.
Eslami stressed that all of Iran’s nuclear facilities are fully registered with and have been under IAEA supervision. He said the current situation demands accountability from the Agency, not further questioning of Iran, calling on the IAEA to clarify its position, explain why no condemnation was issued, and specify what procedures it intends to follow.
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a blatant and unprovoked aggression against Iran while Washington and Tehran were in a process of nuclear negotiations. The Israeli attack triggered a 12-day war that killed at least 1,064 people in the country, including military commanders, nuclear scientists, and ordinary civilians.
The United States also entered the war by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites in a grave violation of international law.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces targeted strategic sites across the occupied territories as well as the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, the largest American military base in West Asia.
On June 24, Iran, through its successful retaliatory operations against both the Israeli regime and the US, managed to impose a halt to the aggression.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Eslami added that Iranian nuclear products, including radiopharmaceuticals and heavy water derivatives, are in demand across dozens of countries and continue to secure a place in global markets.
