WANA (May 31) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran issued a joint statement today regarding the report of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The statement emphasizes that if certain countries attempt to misuse Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA or exploit the current report during the upcoming Board of Governors meeting, Iran will take and implement appropriate countermeasures.

 

On May 31, 2025, the two Iranian institutions responded to Rafael Grossi’s comprehensive report, prepared for the June 2025 IAEA Board of Governors meeting, parts of which were prematurely leaked by Western media outlets.

 

Lack of Integrity by the U.S. and Three European Countries

The statement asserts:

With reference to the recent IAEA Director General’s report (document GOV/2025/25 dated May 31, 2025), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Atomic Energy Organization highlight the following points:

 

The governments of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United States have repeatedly violated their commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and UN Security Council Resolution 2231, while simultaneously imposing unlawful unilateral sanctions and exerting pressure contrary to international law against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

 

During the IAEA Board of Governors’ November 2024 session, these countries, ignoring the constructive outcome of the Director General’s visit to Iran, politically and unjustifiably pushed for a resolution against Iran. This move, however, failed to garner wide support among IAEA member states and exposed the divisive and destructive intent of the resolution’s sponsors.

 

This approach once again underscores the insincerity of the three European states and the U.S. in claiming to uphold the IAEA’s credibility or to pursue a genuine agreement. They have persistently weaponized the IAEA to advance their own political agendas.

 

No Undeclared Nuclear Sites or Activities

The statement continues:

Despite strong reservations regarding the content and direction of the November 21, 2024 resolution, and legitimate objections to the stance of the three European states and the U.S., Iran has continued its extensive cooperation with the IAEA based on a principled policy of constructive engagement, within the framework of its rights and obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement.

 

To that end, Director General Grossi has visited Tehran twice, and the Agency’s Deputy Director General for Safeguards has also been hosted on two occasions.

Despite this substantial cooperation—acknowledged in the report—the report does not accurately reflect the true extent of Iran’s engagement. Worse still, it repeats baseless and biased allegations based on forged documents provided by the Zionist regime.

 

The current report’s accusations focus on supposed undeclared activities and locations from decades ago. Iran has repeatedly affirmed that no undeclared nuclear site or activity exists. Furthermore, Iran has allowed access to the alleged sites, provided samples, and offered comprehensive explanations and documentation, thus fully cooperating with the Agency.

 

Iran Currently Has 125 IAEA-Appointed Inspectors

The statement adds:

Other criticisms in the report pertain to sovereign rights over inspector appointments, modified Code 3.1, the joint statement, enrichment levels, and speculative interpretations. On the issue of inspector appointments: while the IAEA currently has 125 designated inspectors for Iran, Iran’s decision to revoke the appointment of a small number of them is entirely lawful and consistent with Article 9 of the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement, which affirms Iran’s sovereign rights.

 

While Iran continues its cooperation with the IAEA within the framework of the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and in line with joint statements, the current report includes references to marginal, irrelevant, and non-safeguards-related matters—beyond the scope of the IAEA’s mandate.

 

Failure to Distinguish Between Binding and Voluntary Commitments

The statement stresses:

A fundamental flaw in the report is the failure to clearly differentiate between Iran’s legal obligations under the NPT and its voluntary commitments under the JCPOA.

 

It further criticizes the report’s reliance on unverified and misleading intelligence provided by the Israeli regime—a non-NPT member armed with weapons of mass destruction and responsible for heinous crimes including genocide. The use of such sources runs counter to the IAEA’s principles of professional verification.

 

According to the statement, this imbalance in both the structure and substance of the report omits key factors that led to the current situation, including the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA and the European countries’ failure to fulfill their obligations.

 

Political Motives and Lack of Impartiality

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran expresses deep regret over the release of a report clearly influenced by political agendas and pressure on the IAEA. Iran formally objects to the content of the report, which extends beyond the Director General’s assigned duties and violates the principle of impartiality that must govern international institutions.

 

Reiterating unsubstantiated claims and exaggerating concerns serves only as a pretext for political maneuvering against Iran. This occurs while the illegitimate Israeli regime, which is not a party to the NPT, possesses a nuclear arsenal and simultaneously threatens the peaceful nuclear infrastructure of an NPT member state.

 

Despite repeated requests by Iran, the Director General has failed to condemn such threats, a dereliction of his legal responsibilities.

 

Final Warning

The Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its deep dissatisfaction with the lack of neutrality and the Director General’s deviation from professional conduct under political influence. It warns against any attempt to politically exploit the content of the report and emphasizes the following:

 

Had political bias and hypocrisy not dictated the agenda of the three European countries and the U.S. at the IAEA, such a repetitive and unfair report would not have been produced in the first place.

 

In conclusion, the statement reiterates that if certain countries attempt to misuse Iran’s cooperative and transparent approach with the IAEA, or the content of the current report during the Board of Governors meeting, Iran will adopt appropriate responses to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. The consequences and responsibilities of such misuse will lie with those countries.