WANA (Sep 04) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has admitted in its latest quarterly report that Iran revoked the designation of two of its inspectors after they transferred sensitive documents from Iran’s Fordow nuclear site to Vienna.

 

According to the report, published Wednesday, Iran’s decision in August targeted two “experienced inspectors.” Wall Street Journal reporter Laurence Norman shared excerpts of the confidential report on X.

 

The IAEA stated that Iran’s move followed the inspectors’ “mistake” in taking documents that were meant to remain at the agency’s onsite workspace in Fordow. The agency, however, defended the inspectors, calling Iran’s action “unjustified” and insisting that the incident did not constitute a breach of confidentiality.

 

The report added that although the documents contained descriptions of facilities, they did not include information that could threaten the security of the sites.

Laurence Norman's Post on X

Laurence Norman’s Post on X regarding IAEA report. Social media/ WANA News Agency

In a separate section, cited by an American News Agency, the IAEA confirmed that Iran has rejected its request to inspect sites damaged during recent U.S. and Israeli attacks. The only facility inspected since the 12-day conflict has been the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

 

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said last week that the agency is seeking access to Iranian nuclear facilities affected by the strikes. After the attacks, Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA, stating that inspectors may only access its nuclear sites with approval from the country’s Supreme National Security Council.

 

Iranian officials have previously alleged that information shared with the IAEA might have been used to plan targeted strikes against its nuclear facilities. Similar concerns have historical precedent — leaked documents have shown that U.N. inspection data was used to inform U.S. and U.K. strikes on Iraq’s facilities in 1998 under the UNSCOM program.