Why it matters:
The publication of these documents could further strain already tense relations between Iran and the IAEA, potentially undermining international diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.
The big picture:
Tehran has long accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of politicization and bias. These newly published documents, if verified, would serve to validate Iran's says and could justify Iran’s calls for changes in how the IAEA operates and engages with member states.
What they’re saying:
The Director General of the IAEA maintained full cooperation and close coordination with the Israeli regime against Iran. It is noted that Grossi has allegedly “fully carried out [Israel’s] directives.”
Key points:
- The files are part of what Iranian officials describe as a sophisticated intelligence operation.
- The documents reportedly show alignment between the IAEA and Israeli policies on Iran’s nuclear program.
- Iran sees this as evidence of institutional bias and external influence within the IAEA.
Go deeper:
The timing of the document release follows the IAEA Board of Governors' resolution against Iran. Iran may use these disclosures to challenge the legitimacy of IAEA reports and resist calls for further transparency. The IAEA has not yet responded publicly to the allegations stemming from these documents.
Ashkan Salehian
