Iranian MFA Putting Its Cards On Table Over Nation's Stance Before IAEA

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 8.​ Iran will formally present its stance to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Board of Governors in the form of a diplomatic note, said the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, Trend reports.

Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Baghaei stated that Iran had expected a fair report considering the recent attacks on its nuclear facilities, which the IAEA could have detailed to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Baghaei emphasized that the IAEA understands it cannot apply the pre-attack monitoring format, and Iran's position must be taken into account. The issue has been addressed in three rounds of discussions held in Tehran and Vienna, though no final resolution has yet been reached. According to Baghaei, the Iranian delegation is considering realities on the ground, the law adopted by the Iranian parliament, and the opinion of the Supreme National Security Council. A new cooperation format with the agency is currently being drafted.

The spokesperson further indicated that in the initial phase of May, materials procured by the agency were relayed to Vienna in a maneuver that contravened established protocols, which the agency subsequently conceded was an inappropriate action.

On the morning of June 13, Israel launched military air strikes against Iran. As a result of the coups, a large number of high-ranking military officials, generals, nuclear scientists, and other high-ranking officials were killed.

On the same evening, Iran responded to Israel with Operation True Promise III: hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones were launched at several targets, including Tel Aviv, resulting in civilian casualties and widespread destruction.

On June 22, the US launched military airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. It is reported that the airstrikes destroyed the Iranian nuclear facilities.

In addition, on the evening of June 23, Iran launched airstrikes on a US military base in Qatar.

On June 24, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced that the Israeli government had reached a ceasefire agreement with Iran through the mediation of US President Donald Trump.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council also issued a statement announcing the cessation of attacks.

On July 2, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a law suspending cooperation with the IAEA. According to the law passed by the Iranian parliament, inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are prohibited from entering the country to conduct inspections. Inspectors from the agency will only be allowed to enter the country after Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirms that the country's peaceful nuclear activities and the safety of its nuclear facilities are guaranteed.

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