Iran Claims IAEA Ruling Imposed by US, Israel
A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that a recent IAEA resolution on Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was imposed by the United States and Israel. This statement escalates tensions and casts doubt on the impartiality of international nuclear oversight bodies.
BREAKING: Iran Claims IAEA Nuclear Ruling Imposed by US, Israel Tehran, Iran – September 12, 2026 – A senior Iranian official today asserted that a recent resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) concerning Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was not an independent decision but rather a directive imposed by the United States and Israel. The official, speaking to Al Jazeera, directly challenged the legitimacy of the IAEA's ruling, framing it as a politically motivated action orchestrated by Washington and Jerusalem. IAEA Resolution Met with Strong Iranian Rebuke The IAEA, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, recently issued a resolution calling on Iran to provide greater transparency and access regarding its nuclear program. While the specifics of the resolution are still being scrutinized, the Iranian government has consistently maintained its adherence to international nuclear agreements and has accused external powers of seeking to undermine its peaceful nuclear energy efforts. This latest statement from a high-ranking Iranian official escalates the rhetoric, directly accusing the IAEA of succumbing to foreign pressure. According to the official’s statements to Al…