Summary
Iran has refused to allow inspections of its nuclear sites, bombed by the US in June, until the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sets rules for examining such sites after attacks. Iran wants the IAEA to define how to proceed in a post-war setting before allowing inspections. Iran expelled IAEA inspectors after the attacks and insists on a clear framework for future inspections.
Key Facts
- Iran will not allow inspections of bombed nuclear sites until the IAEA sets clear guidelines for post-attack inspections.
- The US bombed Iranian nuclear sites during a 12-day conflict in June, killing over 430 people according to Iran's Ministry of Health.
- Iran had previously expelled IAEA inspectors, accusing the agency of not condemning the attacks on its facilities.
- The Geneva Conventions prohibit attacks on dangerous sites like nuclear plants.
- Iran criticized statements from a UN Security Council meeting on nuclear non-proliferation.
- Iran claims that UN Resolution 2231, endorsing the Iran nuclear deal, will expire in 2025, losing its legal power.
- Iran remains open to negotiations, emphasizing a need for diplomacy, while the US insists on specific terms for talks.
