Rubio Urges Iran To Ensure Safety Of IAEA Personnel Amid Rising Tension, 'Execution Of IAEA Director Unacceptable'

(MENAFN- Live Mint) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday (local time) that Iran has a responsibility to guarantee the safety and security of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) personnel.

In a post on X, Rubio said, "Calls in Iran for the arrest and execution of IAEA Director General Grossi are unacceptable and should be condemned."

He added, "We support the IAEA's critical verification and monitoring efforts in Iran and commend the Director General and the IAEA for their dedication and professionalism. We call on Iran to provide for the safety and security of IAEA personnel."

Earlier this week, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, in his first public remarks since a ceasefire, said Iran had "slapped America in the face" by launching missiles at a major US base in Qatar in retaliation for American strikes on nuclear facilities at Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz.

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