Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani stated that before Tehran agrees to surprise inspections of its nuclear facilities, specific conditions must be met. In a Friday prayer sermon at Tehran University, he said that if Iran signs the Additional Protocol to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, it must receive guarantees that its religious or military sites will be protected from unapproved or unscheduled inspections. Rafsanjani also mentioned that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should assist Iran in implementing its nuclear energy program. This statement comes as IAEA experts continue discussions with Iranian officials to clarify whether Iran is producing nuclear weapons. The IAEA has given Iran until October 31 to clarify its nuclear intentions. If the agency's concerns are not fully addressed, the Security Council may impose economic and diplomatic sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Rafsanjani: Specific Conditions Must Be Met for Inspections of Nuclear Facilities
Former Iranian President Rafsanjani emphasized the need for specific conditions to be met before Iran agrees to surprise inspections of its nuclear facilities. He called for guarantees regarding the protection of sensitive sites and urged the IAEA to assist Iran's nuclear energy program. This situation is critical as the IAEA sets a deadline for Iran to clarify its nuclear intentions, with potential sanctions looming.
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Rafsanjani demands conditions for nuclear inspections before Iran agrees to IAEA oversight.
- Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani announce International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran
- Iran negotiate IAEA
- IAEA set deadline Iran
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Rafsanjani's conditions highlight Iran's cautious approach to nuclear oversight amid international scrutiny.
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