Iran Says IAEA Will Not Be Granted Access to Attacked Nuclear Sites

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said there is no plan to allow the International Atomic Energy Agency access to nuclear facilities that were attacked, or to nuclear material at those sites. His comments directly contradicted IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, who had suggested access was expected.

Gharibabadi said these issues would only be discussed and resolved as part of a final agreement, and only if the other side takes practical steps to remove all sanctions. He added that despite Grossi’s request, no meeting with him took place in Switzerland.