BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 22. Iran has
confirmed that no instructions have been issued to inspect its
nuclear facilities damaged by U.S. and Israeli military airstrikes,
Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, said at a press conference in Tehran, Trend reports.


He noted that such inspections have yet to take place. Iran had
previously negotiated an agreement with the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA) to address these concerns, which was formally
signed by both parties. However, reports indicate that Western
nations have hindered progress by attempting to misuse the
"snapback" mechanism under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
(JCPOA) at the United Nations (UN) Security Council, thereby
imposing sanctions on Iran.


Baghaei further emphasized that Iran maintains ongoing dialogue
with the IAEA and remains fully committed to its obligations under
the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), recognizing the
importance of its safeguards responsibilities.


Regarding the persistent issue raised by IAEA Director General
Rafael Grossi, Baghaei stated that it is the director's
responsibility to hold accountable the parties responsible for
creating the current impasse.


This statement follows the series of airstrikes on Iranian
nuclear facilities carried out by Israel and the United States in
June, which prompted Iran to scale back its cooperation with the
IAEA and enact legislation governing its engagement with the
agency.


On June 13, Israel launched military airstrikes against Iran,
resulting in the deaths of numerous high-ranking military
officials, generals, nuclear scientists, and other senior
personnel.


Meanwhile, on the same evening, Iran responded to Israel with
Operation True Promise III: hundreds of ballistic missiles and
drones were launched at several targets, including Tel Aviv,
resulting in civilian casualties and widespread destruction.


On June 22, the U.S. launched military airstrikes on three
Iranian nuclear facilities. It was reported that the airstrikes
destroyed Iranian nuclear facilities.


In addition, on the evening of June 23, Iran launched airstrikes
on a U.S. military base in Qatar.


On June 24, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced that
the Israeli government had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran,
brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.


Iran's Supreme National Security Council also issued a statement
noting the cessation of attacks.


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