Key Facts
• On July 10, Iranian President Pezeshkian stated IAEA must end ‘double standards’.
• Cooperation with IAEA depends on addressing nuclear-related biases, per Pezeshkian.
• Pezeshkian discussed the issue with EU Council President Costa via phone.
• Iran criticized IAEA for not condemning U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
• Iran claims IAEA’s resolution on nuclear violations enabled airstrikes.
• Pezeshkian warned of severe retaliation if attacks on Iran persist.
Summary
Iranian President Pezeshkian emphasized that resuming cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) hinges on the agency addressing its ‘double standards’ regarding nuclear issues. During a phone call with European Council President Costa, Pezeshkian highlighted that the continuation of Iran-IAEA relations depends on resolving these biases. He also criticized the IAEA for failing to condemn U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, asserting that the agency’s resolution on Iran’s nuclear non-proliferation violations paved the way for such attacks. Pezeshkian issued a warning of stronger retaliation if these attacks continue.
