International Affairs

Iran Shifts Blame to IAEA Amid Escalating Nuclear Tensions and Attacks

By National Security Desk | June 27, 2025

Iran’s foreign minister accuses the IAEA and its director of fueling Israeli and U.S. attacks, as Tehran moves to expel inspectors and potentially exit the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

In a provocative escalation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has publicly accused Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), of motivating Israeli and American bombings against Iran. On social media platform X, Araqchi condemned the IAEA’s actions as "politically motivated," holding the agency fully responsible for worsening tensions in the region. Tehran’s sharp allegations come amidst mounting pressure over its nuclear program. The Iranian parliament voted to suspend cooperation with the IAEA until assurances are made regarding the safety of its nuclear facilities and personnel — a move that signals Tehran's increasing defiance against international oversight....

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