The United States has told the IAEA Board of Governors that the harassment of IAEA inspectors by Iranian security officials “is absolutely unacceptable.”
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said cameras installed by UN inspectors to monitor the 2015 nuclear deal were damaged in attack blamed on Israel.
Iranian security guards at its nuclear sites have sexually harassed female inspectors of the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA. The agency has protested. Iran claims it had to tighten security.
Iranian government websites and newpapers expressed optimism on Spetember 14 that an agreement reached with the IAEA can help the resumption of nuclear talks with the West.
Some in Iranian media have pointed out the dramatic change of attitudes by hardliner politicians who were earlier opposed to an agreement with IAEA and now praise a deal made on September 12.
Many see IAEA's Rafael Grossi’s Tehran visit as a win-win for both sides, but in fact one can argue that Iran gave little away while it made potentially significant gains.
The United Nations nuclear chief has secured agreement for continued recording of Iran’s atomic activities, which may reduce international pressure over the nuclear program.
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman has set the scene for the visit of UN Nuclear Chief Rafael Grossi but suggesting his mission is technical rather than political.
The White press secretary told reporters July 2 that lack of a nuclear monitoring agreement between Iran and IAEA can complicate nuclear talks in Vienna.
Iran's hardliner Fars news agency and parliament's speaker have on June 27 expressed opposition to the idea that Iran should renew a temporary monitoring agreement with the IAEA.