The European Union urged Iran on Sunday to reconsider its decision to prevent several inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) who are tasked with overseeing Tehran's nuclear activities, noting that such oversight is part of the Iranian nuclear agreement. This Iranian move came in response to a call, led by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany at the IAEA last week, for Tehran to cooperate immediately with the agency on issues including explaining the presence of uranium traces found at undeclared sites.
EU foreign affairs spokesperson Peter Stano stated in a press release, "The EU is profoundly concerned about… Iran's decision to withdraw the official designation of several experienced IAEA inspectors for monitoring and verifying its nuclear program." He added, "What is particularly worrying is the direct and severe impact of this decision on the agency's ability to carry out its verification activities, including monitoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (nuclear agreement). The EU urges Iran to promptly reconsider its decision."
