The Iranian government will not transfer enriched uranium out of the country and is not required to provide full nuclear monitoring while facing threats of US military strikes, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. Baghaei told the Al Mayadeen outlet on Monday that the International Atomic Energy Agency has no existing protocol for inspecting facilities damaged by attacks, making such requests unjustified under current conditions.
The statement follows Tehran’s claim that IAEA inspectors visited the Russian-built Bushehr civilian power plant several days ago. While Baghaei maintains that Iran continues to meet its safeguards obligations despite disruptions caused by strikes from the US and Israel, the IAEA has not publicly confirmed the Bushehr visit or announced any renewed access to enriched uranium sites at Natanz, Fordow or Isfahan.
