Russia Warns IAEA Inspectors Cannot Return to Iran Amid US Threats

Russia, through its diplomatic channels, stated that IAEA inspectors are unable to return to Iran because of threats from the United States. The Russian position was reported by PressTV, which cited direct statements from Russian officials. A Russian envoy in Vienna, as reported by TASS, added that sending IAEA inspectors to Iran is risky due to potential US attacks. The two sources agree on the core issue but differ slightly in phrasing, with PressTV emphasizing the inability to return and TASS focusing on the risk of attacks. The IAEA, which has been monitoring Iran’s nuclear program under the 2015 JCPOA, now faces a critical impasse in its verification efforts. This development could further strain international trust in nuclear non-proliferation mechanisms.