BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 29. Iran’s demand to
the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director
General, Rafael Grossi, remains in force, Iranian Foreign Ministry
spokesperson Esmael Bagaei said at a press conference in Tehran,
Trend
reports.
He emphasized that the IAEA Director General must take decisive
actions in fulfilling the agency’s duties, including condemning the
attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States, to prevent further
escalations.
Bagaei noted that the Director General is expected to issue
statements within his authority, as politically motivated comments
only highlight the agency’s inaction in response to these
attacks.
On the morning of June 13, Israel carried out military air
strikes against Iran, leading to 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 US 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 US 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 US President Donald Trump.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council also issued a statement
noting the cessation of attacks.
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