WANA (Sep 08) – Reza Najafi, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), strongly condemned the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities during his speech today under the agenda item on “nuclear safety,” describing these actions as “blatant state terrorism.”

 

Najafi stressed: “The attack on Iran’s safeguarded nuclear facilities, which endangered nuclear safety and security, is a clear example of state terrorism carried out by the United States and Israel.” He added that these unprecedented and unlawful attacks have not only severely undermined nuclear safety and security but have also posed a serious challenge to the international non-proliferation regime.

 

According to Iran’s permanent representative, such actions constitute a direct threat to international peace and security and should be reflected in the Director General’s reports. He recalled that Iran had repeatedly sought the inclusion of provisions prohibiting attacks or threats of attack against nuclear facilities in IAEA documents, but opposition from certain states had prevented this. “The recent attacks revealed the real reason behind such opposition,” Najafi remarked.

 

He also criticized the policies of nuclear-armed states, stating: “Genuine nuclear security will only be achieved through the complete, irreversible, and verifiable elimination of nuclear weapons. Nuclear-weapon states have not only failed to fulfill their obligations but are also moving forward with the development of new systems.”

Reza Najafi, Iran's representative to international organizations in Vienna . Social Media / WANA News Agency

Reza Najafi, Iran’s representative to international organizations in Vienna . Social Media / WANA News Agency