The IAEA serves as an intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation on nuclear technology and the peaceful uses of nuclear power around the world. However, for several reasons, in recent years this agency has been considered less of a technical organization and more of a political entity with structural dependence on the United States.
In his latest remarks at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said, “We are engaged with Russia, China, European countries, but the United States is essential.” It is clear to everyone that this is the case.” “What we need is to find understanding. This will be our mission in the coming weeks.”
He also said that Iran continues to produce very rich uranium.
The agency has repeatedly confirmed Iran’s avidance through the provisions of the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, before Donald Trump withdrew from the deal, but the current situation does not make sense for the U.S. to withdraw from the international agreement. As a result, the IAEA chief says Iran needs to deepen understanding with the Trump administration about its nuclear activities to avoid another military conflict in the West Asia region.
Grossi’s proposal for an agreement between Iran and the Donald Trump administration comes at a time when Trump could witness a change in the coordination of the IAEA director general after Trump takes power, suggesting that Grossi would withdraw the agency’s role. I’m trying to do that. Iran’s nuclear issue and Iran and the United States against each other.
These claims and the allegations against Iran come at a time when Tehran has come to terms with its obligations under the contract, despite the US government’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal in May 2018. Faced with tough sanctions and that the Europeans did not abide by their commitment shares a year and a half after the illegal U.S. withdrawal, Tehran moved on to the deal to establish a mechanism to reduce Away from some of the based commitments. normalize the impact of sanctions and their trade relations; Iran’s actions were in response to other participants’ refusal to abide by their commitments and in compliance with the provisions of the JCPOA.
This action by Iran is a legitimate response to the parties’ breach of their commitments under Article 36 of the JCPOA and occurred after notifying the Agency. However, Iranian officials have announced that they will reverse course and resume full JCPOA stays in case all other parties return to their commitments.
Grossi’s trip to Iran
The IAEA chief traveled to Iran in mid-November, where he met with high-ranking Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Seyyed Abba Araghchi. He also toured important Iranian nuclear sites.
He consulted on technical and protective measures with the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) technical team and expert team led by AEOI Chief Mohammad Eslami on all aspects of the joint statement agreed with Iran in March 2023. was held. Natanz and Fodau enrichment sites.
The IAEA director also addressed the issue of Iran’s uranium enrichment and enriched uranium stockpiles in his opening speech at the previous quarterly meeting. 60% enriched uranium-235 is increasing. ”
He also said that at a high-level meeting between the IAEA and Iran in Tehran on November 14, 2024, the possibility of non-expansion of 235 stocks of 60% enriched uranium was discussed. On November 16, 2024, agency verification showed that Iran began implementing precautionary measures at the Fordow Enrichment Facility aimed at halting the growth of its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium-235. Continue.
Iran’s commitment to the JCPOA was confirmed in 16 consecutive IAEA reports
Iran fully lived up to its commitments as a responsible country after signing the JCPOA in 2015 with the aim of lifting sanctions. Issues identified in 16 IAEA reports. However, after Donald Trump assumed power, his unilateral decision to withdraw from the JCPOA on May 8, 2018 (May 8, 2018) meant that sanctions lifted under the agreement would be reinstated. It was imposed.
As Joe Biden took office in January 2021, his administration denounced Trump’s policy of unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA, but in reality, the previous Trump administration launched a maximum pressure campaign against Iran. Continued. Despite claims of returning to diplomacy, the White House has shown no desire to return to the JCPOA and make up for Trump’s failed policies.
Eight rounds of negotiations to revive the JCPOA were held in Vienna, with representatives from the P 4+1, the European Union, and Iran participating in those talks. An American delegation was also indirectly present in the talks, but inconsistent actions, delays in decision-making, and Washington’s excessive demands ultimately prevented an agreement from being reached.
Vienna held talks to revive the deal under President Joe Biden’s administration, but stressed that Iran is ready to finalize a deal to lift sanctions if it shows political will.
The statement by the IAEA chief should be seen as a tacit admission on his part. All its reports and actions are political (not technical), and for example, this specialized agency actually legitimizes US pressure on public opinion by creating a crisis under false pretenses. It is a US hand tool for.
Grossi is part of psychological warfare
In an interview with Mehr about Rafael Grossi’s recent anti-Iranian statements, international relations expert Foad Izadi said: Grossi is in complete harmony with the Zionist regime and coordinates his words and actions with them, so before traveling to Iran he personally met with officials of the Zionist regime during his trip to the occupied territories. Talk and come to Iran with the necessary attitude. As a result, the words he says are not his own, but the words he has to say, and in a sense he has to say that he wants to throw the ball to the Iranian court. While Ball was in the court of Western organizations, the Americans withdrew from the JCPOA, and the Europeans actually did the same. ”
US officials said at the meeting that if the financial resources reached Iran, they would use them for regional and missile policy. The country has created dichotomies (divisions). Of course, we would like to pour gasoline on the fires caused by the dichotomy and talks in the talks, but unfortunately, this situation has become reality. Domestically, these political statements by the heads of UN technical agencies are part of a psychological war against Iran. ”
Overall, the Islamic Republic of Iran is using every opportunity in the field of diplomacy to pursue its demands and is also holding talks regarding the removal of sanctions with three European countries (UK, France, Germany) . Union. So far, three rounds of talks have been held, with the parties trying to reduce tensions and provide the necessary conditions for the diplomatic process to continue.
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