Iran Bars IAEA Inspectors from Bombed Nuclear Sites, Cites Law

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has asserted that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors will not be granted access to bombed nuclear sites, citing a law that prohibits such access. Ghalibaf stated that this restriction is firmly in place according to parliamentary and Supreme National Security Council directives.

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Talk of IAEA inspectors' access to bombed sites is false. We ourselves passed a law in the parliament; the Supreme National Security Council has also passed a law. According to this law, access to sites that have been bombed and damaged is not allowed under any circumstances. This is the law.

"Talk of IAEA inspectors' access to bombed sites is false," Ghalibaf declared during a televised interview with IRIB. He elaborated, "We ourselves passed a law in the parliament; the Supreme National Security Council has also passed a law. According to this law, access to sites that have been bombed and damaged is not allowed under any circumstances. This is the law."

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We do not grant any privileges beyond the access levels determined by the Supreme National Security Council. According to the law, the Supreme National Security Council is responsible for determining the level of access, and it has also specified its framework.

Ghalibaf clarified that Iran does not offer privileges beyond the access levels determined by the Supreme National Security Council. Currently, this access is confined to two specific locations: the Bushehr power plant and the Tehran reactor. He affirmed Iran's commitment to these established limits.

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Currently, they only have access to two things: one is the Bushehr power plant and the other is the Tehran reactor. Access has only been limited to that extent, and we are committed to that.

Defending his participation in recent talks in Switzerland, Ghalibaf argued that the negotiations facilitated progress, including the acceleration of asset releases and the suspension of sanctions. He also addressed criticism regarding his approach, advocating for a combined strategy of diplomacy and military strength. Ghalibaf emphasized his commitment to serving all Iranians, prioritizing economic stability, security, and national unity, stating, "Unity is more important to us than anything else."

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In his message, the Leader of the Revolution tactfully emphasised that he and the people are waiting for the fulfilment of the terms of the understanding. What should I do in these circumstances? Should I not pursue the terms?!