Iran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of leaking confidential information about its nuclear facilities, threatening to reconsider its dealings with the agency. The spokesperson for the Iranian Atomic Energy Agency, Behrouz Kamalvandi, stated that Tehran would reevaluate its relationship with the IAEA if the leaks of information and secret communications between them do not cease. He added in statements published by the Fars News Agency on Thursday that "the publication of Iranian information and secret messages has become a pattern for the International Atomic Energy Agency," emphasizing that his country "will take necessary measures in this regard."
Additionally, he accused the agency of "deliberately releasing detailed information from time to time about Iranian nuclear research and activities." These statements come as it is expected that the IAEA director will soon visit Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced on Wednesday that Rafael Grossi's visit to the country is confirmed, although he did not specify the date, stating, "the date does not matter."
On Monday, the agency confirmed that Tehran had begun to expand its uranium enrichment to a purity level exceeding 20% at a facility in Natanz, where it is already enriching uranium to 60%, but the new activity does not involve retaining this product. The agency has repeatedly affirmed that Tehran's authorities have violated terms of the nuclear agreement, particularly regarding enrichment and monitoring of nuclear facilities. Additionally, Grossi warned days ago that Iran's refusal to allow the international inspection team to monitor all activities at its nuclear facilities could lead to dire consequences.
