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Iran Condemns US and Israeli Attacks on Nuclear Facilities, Calls for International Action

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Iran's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna, Reza Najafi, has strongly condemned the attacks by the United States and Israel on the country's peaceful nuclear facilities, describing them as a "clear example of state terrorism." In a statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, Najafi underscored that it is impossible to address nuclear safety and security without reference to the "acts of aggression" committed by the US and Israeli regimes against Iran's safeguarded nuclear sites and facilities. The Iranian envoy emphasized that these unlawful actions pose a serious threat to international peace and security and must be reflected in the IAEA Director General's reports.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Iranian ambassador, Reza Najafi, has condemned the US and Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities as a "clear example of state terrorism."
  • The attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities are deemed a serious threat to international peace and security, according to Najafi.
  • Najafi has called for the IAEA to reflect the impact of the US and Israeli actions in their reports, emphasizing the need for international attention to the issue.
  • Iran has urged the IAEA to remain impartial and preserve its technical mandate amid increasing political tensions.
  • The Iranian envoy highlighted the importance of achieving a world free from nuclear weapons and emphasized the need for nuclear disarmament.
  • Najafi emphasized the distinction between nuclear safety and nuclear security, as well as the importance of confidentiality in maintaining nuclear security.

Statistics:

  • The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025 have been deemed "unprecedented in the history of the IAEA."
  • The Iranian envoy has emphasized that the IAEA's credibility and relevance are at risk if the issue of nuclear security is not addressed properly.
  • Over the past several years, the Iranian delegation has consistently endeavored to incorporate language on reaffirming the prohibition of attacks or threats of attacks against safeguarded nuclear facilities into various Agency documents.

Sources:

  • IRNA (2023)
  • Statement by Reza Najafi to the IAEA Board of Governors (Monday, Late Afternoon)

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