Iranian official tells Al Jazeera IAEA ruling was imposed by US and Israel

An Iranian official has accused the United States and Israel of pressuring the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to adopt a resolution regarding Tehran’s nuclear safeguards, framing the move as an externally driven demand rather than a voluntary measure. The comments come amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and international scrutiny of its compliance with safeguards agreements. The official emphasized that the resolution was not a result of negotiations or mutual agreement but rather a forced outcome, highlighting deep-seated distrust in diplomatic engagements. The statement underscores the broader geopolitical tensions shaping discussions on nuclear non-proliferation in the region.

Iranian official tells Al Jazeera an IAEA resolution on Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was ‘imposed’ by the US and Israel