Iran Rules Out IAEA Inspection of Damaged Nuclear Sites

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Tuesday that Iran has no plans for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to visit the country's damaged peaceful nuclear facilities. During his weekly press briefing, Baghaei emphasized that Iran has not held any meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi and currently has no program for inspections of nuclear facilities damaged as a result of US and Israeli aggression. He added that there is no protocol or mechanism for such inspections, and Iran will continue its existing procedures in line with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Responding to US claims about the start of nuclear talks and the possible deployment of inspectors to Tehran, Baghaei rejected the assertions as unfounded. He also commented on the recent IAEA Board of Governors resolution, thanking countries that "acted responsibly" and did not cooperate with the United States and European states. He praised Russia, China, and Niger for voting against the resolution, describing their stance as "responsible," while criticizing those who voted in favor, saying such "double standards are unacceptable."

Turning to Iran's blocked assets, Baghaei underlined that Iran will decide on the use of unfrozen funds with no restrictions in this regard. Elsewhere in his remarks, he pointed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, adding that the ceasefire has been included in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked with the United States. He stated that there is no justification for continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The Israel-Hezbollah war is a complex issue with final arrangements expected soon, he said, stating that the US is obligated to force Israel to halt its attacks on southern Lebanon.

According to Mehr News, the briefing covered these key points, with further updates expected.