Iran Accuses Atomic Agency of “Politicization” and Taking One-Sided Positions

In response to statements by the IAEA Director General regarding “Tehran’s non-cooperation with the Agency,” Iran accused the agency of “politicization” and adopting one-sided positions. The United States has warned of the possibility of Iran developing nuclear weapons within weeks.

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna, objecting to Grossi’s remarks, the IAEA Director General, characterized the recent positions of the International Atomic Energy Agency Director General as a “one-sided approach.”

He emphasized that the IAEA is ignoring the level of cooperation with Iran, and this matter could become “an obstacle to future interactions between the two sides.”

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said on Monday, June 7 (17 Khordad), at a meeting of the Board of Governors of the United Nations-affiliated body that he is “deeply” concerned that the Islamic Republic is concealing nuclear materials.

Grossi emphasized that Iran constantly refrains from providing necessary explanations regarding traces of atomic materials found in three locations, and this action prevents the Agency from confirming that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful.

In response to Grossi’s remarks, Kazem Gharibabadi said the Agency’s report “is not credible and convincing” and “is not based on reliable sources.”

Gharibabadi, while accusing the Agency of politicization, emphasized that “the Agency must distance itself from any political agenda.”

US: Iran Could Develop Nuclear Weapons Within Weeks

Rafael Grossi’s report raised concerns among many countries, including the United States and Germany.

Anthony Blinken, US Secretary of State, said on Monday, June 7 (17 Khordad), to members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee of his country that he is not sure whether the Islamic Republic is really willing to comply with JCPOA agreements or not.

He said no one yet knows whether reviving the JCPOA will be possible.

Blinken added that the JCPOA nuclear agreement had extended the “nuclear breakout time” or the necessary time for potential atomic weapon development to more than one year, but Iran in recent months, using advanced centrifuges and uranium enrichment at concentrations of 20 and 60 percent, has reduced this timeframe.

According to the US Secretary of State, based on published reports, this time is now at best a few months, and if this situation continues, it will reach a few weeks.

Haiko Maas, German Foreign Minister, also called on Iran to accelerate its diplomatic efforts to revive the nuclear agreement with six world powers.

Maas said “we now hope that Iran will quickly exercise the necessary political will” with the aim of reaching a final agreement in Vienna negotiations.

The sixth round of talks to revive the JCPOA is scheduled to take place this week.

Source: DW