Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Justice and International Affairs, Qasem Galibabadi issued a harsh responsibilities in the recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran’s nuclear activities, describing it as a politically motivating document that relies on “manufacturing data” from the Israeli system.
In a statement on Sunday, he alleged that certain states misused the IAEA to unfairly pressure Iran, while stubbornly defending Tehran’s compliance with nuclear safeguards.
Gharibabadi is working on the focus of the report on alleged traces of nuclear material at four sites: Lavizan-Shian, Marivan, Varamin and Turquzabad.
“The entire report relates to the alleged existence of limited amounts of nuclear material in four locations over 20 years ago, based on a series of manufactured data provided by the Zionist regime,” the senior diplomat wrote.
Gharibabadi emphasized that “there is no ambiguity in the report regarding the current nuclear activity of Iran and deviations in nuclear materials or operations.”
He argued that the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA) provided an attempt to resolve questions about Iran’s past nuclear programmes and resume violations of the agreement.
For Rabyzan Sian and Maliban, Galibabadi pointed out that the IAEA already considers these issues closed, and dismissed the mention of “old, unproven claims” as recycling for political purposes.
Regarding Balamin and Takzabad, he highlighted Iran’s cooperation and noted that Tehran provided the IAEA with “necessary explanations and support documents” during recent inspections.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran had no undeclared nuclear material or activity.
Regarding the topic of Iran’s 60% uranium enrichment, the report flagged it as “concern,” Galibabadi calls the criticism unfounded, claiming that these activities are fully monitored and legally justified by the IAEA.
He wrote that Director Rafael Grossi has politicized the issue and described it as an overreach of the institution’s technical duties.
He also defended Iran’s decision to revoke the designation of certain inspectors as a sovereign response to European political manipulation, noting that 120 inspectors from various countries continue to suspend work in Iran.
While acknowledging the IAEA’s 2024 protection implementation report that does not confirm detours of Iran’s nuclear material, Galibabadi issued a pointy warning to the provinces operating the agency. The impact shall be fully stayed with those states. ”
The statement follows a confidential IAEA report claiming undeclared nuclear activity at three sites and that Iran’s stockpile of 60% enriched uranium reached 408.6 kilograms.
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Nuclear Energy have condemned the report as a distortion promoted by the UK, France, Germany and the US, and accused it of violating JCPOA and UN Security Council resolution 2231.
Tehran highlighted its widespread involvement with the IAEA, including multiple high-level visits, and rejected the report’s reliance on “manufactured documents.”
Iran, a doctrine of defense rooted in Fatwa by the leaders of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah warned that Ali Khamenei would ban nuclear weapons and that continued political pressure would urge decisive action to protect its rights.
Araguchi strengthens Iran’s position
In related developments, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragci called on Saturday with IAEA Director Rafael Grossi.
Araghchi urged the institutions to resist political exploitation and focus on Iran’s demonstrated transparency and technical cooperation.
He called on Grossi to highlight the collaboration at future governor meetings, warning that misrepresentation of facts would trigger a response.
“Iran will not tolerate institutions that have become political instruments by European countries or other countries,” Aragut said. “People who pursue such a course will bear the outcome.”
Repeated warnings show that their patience has been diminished as Iranian officials defend the country’s peaceful nuclear program. Tehran’s message is clear. They do not succumb to external coercion and are ready to respond if the provocation continues.