No IAEA Inspectors in Iran, Iranian Spokesman Says

Speaking to Tasnim on Monday, Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, stated that no International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections are currently underway. He added that inspections conducted in recent weeks were carried out with the authorization of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and in accordance with the law on suspending cooperation with the IAEA.

Kamalvandi clarified that these inspections were strictly related to industrial activities at facilities that were not targeted during the military strikes by Israel and the United States in June. He emphasized that special precautions are required for sites that have been subjected to Israeli and American attacks, noting that the safeguards agreement does not account for wartime conditions. He stressed the importance of reaching an understanding on this matter.

“In these circumstances, security becomes the foremost priority, and negotiations must adopt a security-oriented approach,” he said.

Regarding Iran’s nuclear collaboration with Russia, Kamalvandi confirmed that Tehran continues to maintain close cooperation with Moscow. He highlighted ongoing exchanges, new agreements, and regular mutual visits, adding that a Russian delegation had recently visited Tehran. Iran and Russia are reportedly developing a protocol on small modular reactors, as the global energy landscape increasingly shifts toward this technology.

On the topic of nuclear exports, Kamalvandi noted that Iran is currently exporting radiopharmaceuticals to neighboring countries, including India and Pakistan, and has previously shipped them to some European nations. He explained that transportation remains the primary challenge, as radiopharmaceuticals require regular flights and often have short shelf lives. “If flight-related issues are resolved, Iran could export to anywhere in the world,” he added.