Iran (IMNA) - Speaking to national Iranian TV on Wednesday night, Araghchi emphasized that the IAEA and its Director General must recognize these changed circumstances, noting that “we have the parliamentary law and the conditions on the ground have changed.”
Following the Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, reportedly with U.S. support, the Iranian parliament passed legislation to suspend cooperation with the IAEA, resulting in the withdrawal of inspectors from Iran. Araghchi pointed out that several nuclear sites have been bombed and damaged, making it natural that a new era of relations with the Agency should commence based on both the changes in reality and the parliamentary decision.
He clarified that henceforth, any cooperation with the IAEA must be conducted through Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and with its approval. Criticizing the Agency’s recent performance, Araghchi stated that the IAEA “has not performed well, especially in the last few months when they prepared a report before the war that led to a resolution in the Board of Governors.”
The minister further noted that all Iranian nuclear facilities had been registered with the IAEA and regularly inspected, even during the times of attacks. He reiterated Iran’s stance that “three European countries are not considered members of the JCPOA and essentially do not have the right to invoke the snapback mechanism.” Araghchi warned that if they attempt to do so, Iran will respond decisively, and those countries will lose their permanent role in nuclear negotiations.
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