Speaking to a radio program on Thursday, Esmaeil Baghaei said that the upcoming visit by an IAEA delegation is not for inspections but for discussions on drafting a new protocol for interactions under the current unprecedented circumstances.
Objections to IAEA’s political conduct
Baghaei reiterated Iran’s strong objections to the IAEA’s recent measures, saying that Western countries, particularly the U.S. and the European trio, have exploited the Agency to pressure Iran and distort realities.
He also criticized the latest IAEA report, which was based on a resolution pushed by these countries, saying that the report contained inaccuracies and served as a pretext for Israeli attacks.
Despite these objections, Baghaei affirmed Iran’s continued commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and said that the upcoming IAEA visit is intended to discuss a new protocol for engagement under the current exceptional circumstances.
He emphasized that attacks on peaceful, monitored nuclear facilities is an unprecedented situation that requires new protocols reflecting on-the-ground realities and parliamentary statute.
