Head of Atomic Energy Organization: We Removed Inspectors from Countries with 'Harsh Positions' Against the Islamic Republic

The head of the Islamic Republic's Atomic Energy Organization claimed that inspectors from three European countries who 'regularly exhibit harsh political behavior against the Islamic Republic' have been removed from the list of inspectors. On Tuesday, Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, mentioned in response to a question from a Voice of America reporter that the refusal of three International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts to conduct necessary inspections of facilities related to the Islamic Republic's nuclear program was one of the reasons that 'Iran has a long way to go before returning to the JCPOA.' Mohammad Eslami believes that the IAEA has 127 approved inspectors in Iran, and these few individuals are insignificant compared to the total number of inspectors in Iran. This official from the Islamic Republic pointed out that 'the West' is pressuring Iran to unilaterally implement all provisions of the JCPOA while they do not fulfill any of their commitments. Eslami stated that the implementation of 'all provisions of the JCPOA' is contingent upon the 'lifting of sanctions' and said, 'Whenever the West lifts the sanctions, we will also implement all provisions of the JCPOA.' On Tuesday, October 2, Kan'ani stated in a press conference that the Islamic Republic demands the reinstatement of citizenship for all parties to the JCPOA. Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the IAEA, expressed his objection to the removal of inspections in Iran in an interview on Wednesday, September 20, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, calling for a reconsideration of this decision. The IAEA Director General stated that when the Islamic Republic of Iran removes one-third of the best inspectors from the agency due to 'some political considerations,' it is 'regrettable' and 'incomprehensible.' In September of this year, the Islamic Republic announced that the removal of some inspectors from the agency was in retaliation for 'political abuses' by the United States, France, Germany, and the UK. Following this action, France, Germany, the UK, and the US issued a joint statement calling the Islamic Republic's action another step in the 'wrong direction.' The UN nuclear watchdog also issued a statement strongly criticizing the Islamic Republic for 'preventing inspections' and 'verification' of the disputed nuclear program. On October 3, Grossi wrote on social media platform 'X' that during a meeting with Mohammad Eslami at the annual agency meeting, he emphasized the need for 'credible guarantees' that Iran's nuclear program is exclusively peaceful. Miller, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, stated two days ago at a press conference on October 2 that the Biden administration's policy has not changed and is 'committed to ensuring that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons,' continuing to consider diplomacy as the preferred method. The IAEA Director General emphasized the necessity of cooperation from the Islamic Republic; report by Gita Aryan. The U.S. stated that the Islamic Republic must take further steps to reduce tensions to return to the JCPOA. The U.S. also described the launch of a satellite by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a 'serious threat' to regional and international security. The resumption of nuclear negotiations is contingent upon practical steps taken by the Islamic Republic. Grossi requested Eslami to provide guarantees regarding the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program. Raisi defended uranium enrichment to levels close to weapon-grade.