IAEA chief to visit Iran on Wednesday amid regional nuclear concerns
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Rafael Grossi is expected to arrive in Tehran on Wednesday for talks with senior Iranian officials as regional tensions hike.
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International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi during a meeting with the Japanese government in Tokyo Thursday, March 14, 2024. (AP)
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, has scheduled a visit to Tehran, Iran, starting Wednesday, Iranian news outlet Mehr reported.
In a recent post on X, Grossi signaled that a "timely and substantive exchange" with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi was made ahead of his visit.
Grossi is expected to hold talks with high-ranking Iranian officials amid the volatile state the region has been forced into as "Israel" continues expanding its aggression and threatening to attack Iran's nuclear infrastructre.
Iran has previously mentioned that any existential threat posed against its sovereignty would trigger a shift in its nuclear policy.
The head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Kamal Kharrazi asserted, in an exclusive interview with Al Mayadeen, that Iran has the technical capabilities to produce nuclear weapons and encounters no significant obstacles in this regard. However, he emphasized that the Fatwa issued by Iranian Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei serves as the sole constraint preventing Iran from pursuing nuclear armament.
Kharrazi articulated Iran's stance on regional tensions, emphasizing the nation’s preparedness to respond to any escalation while expressing a desire to avoid further escalations.
He highlighted Iran's military capabilities and the potential for changes in its nuclear policy in response to perceived "existential threats," framing the discussion within the broader context of Iran’s geopolitical stance and its commitment to national sovereignty.
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