Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen correspondent: One martyr and one wounded in an Israeli drone attack on the town of Hafir, west of Baalbek, eastern Lebanon.
Al Mayadeen correspondent: An Israeli drone fired three missiles in the vicinity of the town of Bodai, west of Baalbek.
Reuters: The Rapid Support Forces announced that they have taken over the headquarters of the Sudanese Armed Forces in al-Fasher.
Al Mayadeen correspondent: An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Al-Qlailah, Southern Lebanon.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli drone strikes town of Harouf, Nabatieh district.
Factions' statement: The attendees agreed to support and continue implementing the ceasefire agreement measures, including the withdrawal of the occupation and lifting the siege.
Factions' statement: Calling for an end to all forms of torture and violations against prisoners in occupation prisons and the necessity of obligating the occupation to do so.
Statement: The current moment is crucial, making the meeting a true turning point toward national unity in defense of our people and their right to life, dignity, and freedom.
Factions' statement: Call for an urgent meeting of all Palestinian forces and factions to agree on a national strategy.
Factions' statement: Continuing joint work to unify visions and positions to confront the challenges facing the Palestinian cause.

Iran warns against politicization of IAEA during critical period

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 1 Jun 2025 05:58
  • 1 Shares
2 Min Read

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi urges IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to prevent politicization of the agency ahead of a key Board of Governors meeting, warning of consequences if Western powers push for hostile measures.

Listen
  • x
  • Iran warns against politicization of IAEA, during critical period
    Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speaks to journalists attending a weeklong seminar at the agency in Vienna, Austria, on May 28, 2025. (AP)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, warning against the misuse of the UN nuclear watchdog for political ends.

During the call, Araghchi emphasized that Tehran “demands that the Agency reflect the facts in a manner that prevents certain parties from exploiting it to advance their political agendas.”

He further urged Grossi to highlight “Iran’s full cooperation” during the upcoming IAEA Board of Governors meeting next week, stressing the importance of preserving the Agency's technical impartiality.

Related News

China set to delay rare earths restrictions 1 year: Bessent

Ansar Allah detain 3 UN staff as spies for 'Israel', US

The senior Iranian diplomat cautioned that “any political move against Iran” must be avoided, and that “Iran will respond to any unlawful action by European countries or parties attempting to turn the Agency into a tool for achieving their objectives.” He concluded by stating that “these parties will bear responsibility for the consequences of their actions.”

Read more: Iran rejects IAEA report, says it is based on forged Israeli documents

Sharp increases in enriched stockpile

The conversation comes amid growing tensions between Iran and Western powers over its nuclear activities. A confidential IAEA report released on Saturday claimed that Iran had carried out undeclared nuclear work at three sites — Lavisan-Shian, Varamin, and Turquzabad — tied to a clandestine program active until the early 2000s. The Agency also reported a sharp increase in Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%, which now stands at 408.6 kilograms — a level nearing the threshold for weaponization if enriched further.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue in parallel. The United States, via a proposal mediated by Oman, has offered a revised nuclear deal under which a regional consortium would handle uranium enrichment for civilian use. The plan would place enrichment under IAEA and U.S. oversight, but Tehran remains firm in its insistence on retaining enrichment rights, a key sticking point that has complicated negotiations.

Read more: Iran renounces 'domination', 'zero enrichment' rhetoric in US talks

  • Iran
  • Abbas Araghchi
  • Rafael Grossi
  • IAEA
  • Nuclear Deal
  • United States
  • Tehran

Most Read

From previous scenes of the Qassam Brigades targeting an Israeli D9 bulldozer with a Yassin 105 shell, east of Deir al-Balah. (Military Media of the Qassam Brigades)

US knew fatal Rafah blast cause was not Hamas op., says journalist

  • Politics
  • 20 Oct 2025
'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • 24 Oct 2025
Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, during a speech televised on October 22, 2025 (Al-Quds Brigades Military Media)

Al-Quds Brigades' Abu Hamza mourns leaders, vows continued resistance

  • Politics
  • 22 Oct 2025
US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

  • Africa
  • 23 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Undated photo of Hanwha Ocean’s Goeje Shipyard in South Korea (Hanwha Ocean)
Politics

China counters US maritime bloc with sanctions on Hanwha Ocean

Catherine Connolly speaks after being after being elected as the new President of Ireland at Dublin Castle, Ireland, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Connolly wins Irish presidency in blow to political establishment

Buildings destroyed during the Israeli air and ground offensive are seen in the Al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (AP)
Politics

'Israel's' post-ceasefire demolitions in Gaza violate agreement: Hamas

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran’s Araghchi: Our nuclear bomb is resilience, not weapons

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS