Rafael Grossi

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  • Kamalvandi Yesterday 22:44

    IAEA report built on fabricated espionage data by Israel, says Iran atomic body

    TEHRAN – Behrouz Kamalvandi, deputy chief and spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), sharply criticized the IAEA’s recent report, revealing that it relies on fabricated Israeli intelligence rather than on legitimate safeguards data.

  • Rafael Grossi Yesterday 22:42

    By Soheila Zarfam 

    IAEA board meeting kicks off with recycled allegations against Iran

    TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog, has repeatedly bent—if not outright broken—the standards he is bound by in order to appease the West regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Unsurprisingly, his latest remarks at a press conference ahead of the June meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors were steeped in bias and political agenda.

  • IAEA BoG March Meeting 2025-06-08 22:27

    By Garsha Vazirian

    The E3's politicized IAEA gamble and Iran's possible countermeasures

    TEHRAN – As the IAEA Board of Governors convenes on Monday, a manufactured crisis orchestrated by the United States and its European allies (E3) threatens to derail diplomatic engagement with Iran.

  • Iran's flag 2025-06-06 21:59

    Tehran warns E3 against opting ‘strategic mistake’ at IAEA

    TEHRAN – Iran has issued a sharp warning to Britain, France, and Germany over their reported move to push a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing Iran of non-compliance with nuclear obligations, calling the effort a “strategic mistake” that could provoke serious consequences.

  • IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi 2025-06-01 23:26

    By Soheila Zarfam 

    IAEA’s old playbook may lead to different consequences this time

    TEHRAN – Western states have long used the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a tool of pressure against Iran, recycling discredited Israeli intelligence and crying "non-compliance" whenever diplomatic progress fails to yield them concessions from Iran.  But after years of this tired strategy - and despite Iranians’ continued good-faith cooperation - Tehran may finally be ready to reset the equation.

  • Iran and the IAEA 2025-05-31 20:37

    ‘Politically motivated and unbalanced:’ Iran slams IAEA report fueled by ‘Israeli fabrications’

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a forceful joint statement on Saturday, condemning the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) latest report on Iran’s nuclear program as a politically motivated distortion of facts.

  • Grossi 2025-04-16 21:56

    By Soheila Zarfam 

    Grossi's dream for UN leadership

    How the IAEA chief's aspirations are influencing his stance on Tehran's nuclear activities

    TEHRAN – When thinking about Iran’s nuclear program and all the drama surrounding it, it’s easy to also think of a list of names belonging to those who wouldn't exactly mind if things went south.

  • Baghaei 2025-04-14 21:33

    Araghchi to visit Moscow soon, Iran foreign ministry confirms

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Moscow later this week.

  • grossi 2025-04-06 21:51

    IAEA chief acknowledges Iran has no nuclear weapons, says will visit Tehran in coming weeks

    TEHRAN – In the face of renewed political rhetoric from Western powers, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has confirmed that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons, despite ongoing claims surrounding its peaceful nuclear program.

  • IAEA chief Grossi and Iran's FM hold phone talks 2025-04-02 02:04

    Iran to Grossi: IAEA must take clear stance on military threats against Iran’s nuclear sites

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must take a clear position regarding military threats against Iran's nuclear facilities by the Donald Trump administration.

  • رافائل گروسی 2025-03-25 22:03

    IAEA’s Grossi may visit Iran soon

    TEHRAN - International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said on Tuesday he may be “returning soon” to Tehran to continue talks with Iranian officials.

  • grossi 2025-03-15 22:34

    IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear situation ‘relatively controlled’ despite tensions

    TEHRAN – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that the situation in Iran remains "relatively controlled."  

  • Grossi 2025-03-03 22:09

    By Soheila Zarfam 

    Grossi vilifies Iran and ignores Israel, yet again

    IAEA chief claims he is worried about Iran’s uranium stockpile, says nothing about repeated Israeli threats to strike Iran’s facilities

    TEHRAN – Ahead the beginning of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors quarterly meeting on Monday, Director General Rafael Grossi issued a statement and held a press conference expressing concerns about nuclear developments in over a dozen countries, while notably omitting Israel, a regime with a known nuclear program that’s been wreaking havoc across West Asia for the past 18 months. 

  • نشست خبری مشترک رئیس سازمان انرژی اتمی و مدیر کل آژانس بین المللی 2025-02-20 19:23

    Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid repetitive political and unprofessional statements

    TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a statement on Thursday urging IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to stop his repetitive “political” and “unprofessional” remarks about Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.

  • Iran's FM and the IAEA's Grossi hold phone calls 2025-01-30 12:52

    It’s essential to avoid political approach toward Iran nuclear issue, Tehran tells IAEA chief

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi late on Wednesday told IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi that it is “essential to avoid politicizing and adopting unconstructive position” toward the Iran nuclear issue.

  • Mohammad Eslami 2024-12-18 21:58

    ‘You are not a politician’: Iran rebukes Grossi for unprofessional remarks on nuclear program

    TEHRAN – Iranian officials have sharply criticized IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi's recent assessment of Iran's nuclear program, with several key figures directly addressing his claims. 

  • Grossi 2024-12-17 19:39

    JCPOA no longer relevant, says IAEA chief 

    TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is no longer viable, appearing to place sole responsibility for the 2015 nuclear deal's lame-duck state on Iran.

  • Ghraibabadi 2024-12-13 22:24

    Iran tells IAEA to investigate Israeli nukes instead of focusing on nonexistent Iranian ones

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has expressed strong criticism of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following the agency's Director General Rafael Grossi's acknowledgment of Israel’s possession of nuclear weapons. 

  • IAEA 2024-11-20 22:24

    By Mona Hojat Ansari

    West's nuclear blackmail

    IAEA poised to pass anti-Iran resolution after Tehran warns it would take "commensurate" measures

    TEHRAN – The already strained relationship between Iran and Europe seemed destined for a further deterioration Wednesday, as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-general held a press conference in Vienna following his return from Iran, and in advance of a critical IAEA Board of Governors vote scheduled for Thursday.

  • عراقچی 2024-11-17 02:00

    Iran says 'window of diplomacy' open to restore nuclear deal

    TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a televised program on Saturday night that the Islamic Republic of Iran is "quite ready" for talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal in its new form, noting that Tehran sees "window of diplomacy" open if the other parties show serious will.

  • Pezeshkian-Rafael Grossi 2024-11-15 22:37

    'Ball in West's court'

    Tehran reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program during Grossi's visit, says confrontational measures will be reciprocated

    TEHRAN – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi’s visit to Tehran this week underscored Iran’s ongoing commitment to constructive dialogue over its nuclear program.

  • گروسی 2024-11-14 13:46

    Iran says ready for nuclear talks with E3 based on interests and rights

    TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that his country is ready for talks with the European trio of Britain, France and Germany and the European Union as a whole on its nuclear program based on the Islamic Republic's "national interests" and "inalienable rights".

  • grossi 2024-11-13 21:29

    IAEA Director General arrives in Tehran for talks

    TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), arrived in Tehran on Wednesday.

  • Rafael Grossi 2024-11-10 20:03

    Grossi due in Tehran on Wednesday for key talks

    TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is scheduled to travel to Iran on Wednesday after following an invitation from the Iranian government.

  • 2 2024-09-17 21:06

    IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to visit Iran for key nuclear talks

    TEHRAN - Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has announced plans to visit Iran in the near future for crucial discussions on nuclear issues.

  • 2 2024-09-09 23:13

    IAEA chief signals readiness to re-engage with Iran on nuclear program

    TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has expressed his willingness to reinitiate discussions with Iran’s new government to address lingering concerns over the country’s nuclear program.

  • grossi 2024-07-26 21:57

    UN nuclear watchdog extends congratulations, offers cooperation to Iran's new president

    TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has extended his congratulations to Iran's newly elected President, Masoud Pezeshkian, and expressed his eagerness to cooperate with the new government.

  • IAEA 2024-06-07 22:21

    By Xavier Villar

    Unpacking the new IAEA pressure campaign

    MADRID- The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, pointed out that the Agency lacks information regarding the production and inventory of centrifuges, rotors, heavy water, and uranium ore concentrate in Iran.

  • IAEA chief Grossi 2024-06-03 21:52

    IAEA’s Grossi offers nuclear inspection deal to Iran

    TEHRAN - The UN's atomic watchdog says it is willing to make a deal on inspections with Iran's new leadership that could renew nuclear diplomacy with Tehran, the National reported on Monday.

  • eslami 2024-05-15 22:40

    Tehran, IAEA progress in resolving nuclear issues

    TEHRAN - Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have made significant progress in resolving outstanding issues, with only two cases remaining, according to Mohammad Eslami, Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.