Argentina has condemned what it stated have been threats towards UN nuclear watchdog chief and Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi after Iran rejected his request to go to nuclear services bombed by Israel and the USA.
Tehran has accused Grossi of “betrayal of his duties” for not condemning the Israeli and US strikes on Iran’s nuclear websites this month, and Iranian lawmakers voted to droop cooperation with the Worldwide Atomic Vitality Company (IAEA) which he leads.
Argentina’s International Ministry on Saturday expressed its assist for Grossi, and stated it “categorically condemns the threats towards him coming from Iran.”
“We firmly assist (IAEA) Director Basic Rafael Grossi and categorically condemn the threats,” the International Ministry stated in a press release on X.
The Ministry additionally urged Iranian authorities to ensure the security of the IAEA chief and his workforce, and “chorus from any motion that might put them in danger,” in response to a press release on social media platform X.
It didn’t specify what threats Grossi had acquired.
On Friday, Iranian International Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on X that “Grossi’s insistence on visiting the bombed websites below the pretext of safeguards is meaningless and probably even malign in intent.”
Iran has stated it believes an IAEA decision on June 12 that accused Iran of ignoring its nuclear obligations served as an “excuse” for the 12-day conflict Israel launched on June 13.
Earlier than the battle, Iran enriched uranium to 60 p.c, above ranges for civilian use however nonetheless beneath the 90 p.c wanted to make an atomic weapon.
Israel has stated its bombing marketing campaign on Iranian nuclear and navy websites was geared toward maintaining Iran from growing a nuclear weapon – a purpose Tehran has repeatedly denied.
In an interview with CBS Information that aired Saturday, Grossi stated Iran seemingly will have the ability to start to provide enriched uranium “in a matter of months,” regardless of injury to a number of nuclear services from the current strikes.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday supplied Washington’s assist for the IAEA’s work in Iran, and praised Grossi and the company for his or her “dedication and professionalism.”
– TIMES/AFP
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