What transpired during the meeting between Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and Massoud Pezeshkian in Tehran, and what achievements did Grossi leave with?
Massoud Pezeshkian, President of the Iranian regime, stated during his meeting with Rafael Grossi: “We declare our readiness to cooperate with the IAEA to resolve alleged ambiguities and suspicions about our peaceful nuclear activities.”
He further added: “The world has now concluded that the Iranian government seeks peace and global security.”
Pezeshkian emphasized: “Based on Khamenei’s fatwa, we have never pursued, nor will we ever pursue, nuclear weapons. Furthermore, no one is permitted to deviate from this policy.”
Rafael Grossi, in a press conference in Tehran, remarked that with current international tensions and increasingly volatile conditions, diplomacy is becoming more constrained by the day. He stated that the Iranian government’s revocation of inspectors’ appointments is not beneficial for our work.
Grossi added that in the field of verification, everything must be transparent. He added that information regarding nuclear materials, developed capabilities, and other aspects must be clearly identified. This applies not only to Iran but is standard practice for all countries.
Grossi noted that tensions are currently very high, and the Iranian government is at the center of these tensions. He stressed that as the Director General of the IAEA, he will strive to find a solution to these tensions to minimize the risk of war and prevent any hostility or conflict.
Grossi emphasized during the conference that the Iranian government’s revocation of inspectors’ appointments is unsuitable for the agency’s work. He emphasized the need for all of Iran’s nuclear activities to be under supervision. This is a globally accepted practice and essential for building trust.
Following the visit, the US State Department spokesperson responded to the promises of the Iranian regime’s president to Grossi about readiness to address ambiguities in its nuclear program, stressing that the US is waiting for concrete action from the Iranian government.
Vedant Patel, spokesperson for Joe Biden’s administration, stated on Thursday, November 14, that the United States demands behavioral changes and concrete actions from the Iranian government.
He stated that the U.S. wants to ensure that the Iranian government will never acquire nuclear weapons.
The US State Department spokesperson emphasized that the US expects real behavioral change and practical actions from the Iranian government and will not rely on gestures or promises regarding its nuclear program.
While Grossi stresses the necessity of fulfilling commitments by the Iranian government, US and European officials have also highlighted Iran’s lack of transparency in its nuclear program as a critical issue.
Meanwhile, Reuters, citing several diplomats, reported that European countries plan to issue a resolution against Iran at the upcoming IAEA Board of Governors meeting next week.
The purpose of this resolution is to pressure Iran to cooperate with this international body.
