Tehran's Strong Critique of IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi

In a recent escalation of tensions, Iran has unleashed a scathing attack on Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Ismail Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, accused Grossi of transforming the IAEA from an institution that should be guided by technical expertise, neutrality, and independence into a tool that links technical reports to political narratives and justifications for war. This criticism was articulated through a post on the social media platform X, where Baqaei emphasized that when the agency's reports become raw material for constructing threat narratives or for establishing political and legal justifications against a state, the line between technical oversight and paving the way for military aggression becomes perilously blurred.

Baqaei further asserted that this behavior does not merely tarnish the reputation of the IAEA or its director but also undermines its credibility as an independent and impartial entity. He accused Grossi of making the agency complicit in the political preparation for an illegitimate war that serves Israeli interests. The Iranian official argued that responsibility for war should not only fall on those who issue the orders or carry out attacks but also extend to those who justify the actions of aggressors.

Concerns Over Nuclear Treaty Compliance

These remarks from Iranian officials come in the wake of Grossi's recent statements indicating that IAEA inspectors have yet to gain access to the tunnel complex located within Mount "Fas" near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. Satellite imagery has reportedly shown signs of new activities at the site. Furthermore, the IAEA's Board of Governors took a significant step on Wednesday by informing the United Nations Security Council that Iran has breached its nuclear non-proliferation obligations, a move aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran.

This marks the first time in two decades that Iran has been referred to the Security Council for non-compliance with its nuclear commitments. Although the action is largely symbolic, as Russia and China, both allies of Iran, possess veto power against any subsequent sanctions that may be imposed, it highlights the ongoing international scrutiny of Iran's nuclear program. Prior to the U.S.-Israeli strikes in June 2025, the IAEA estimated that Iran possessed approximately 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent—just shy of the 90 percent enrichment level needed to develop a nuclear weapon, and significantly above the 3.67 percent limit set by the 2015 nuclear agreement with major world powers. However, the fate of this stockpile has remained uncertain since mid-2025. Iran has consistently denied any ambitions for a military nuclear program, insisting on its right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

As reported by alrasheedmedia.com.