By Elnur Baghishov
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 17. Repeating
allegations that Iran is seeking nuclear weapons is a clear pretext
used by the West, said Esmail Baghaei, the spokesman for the
Iranian Foreign Ministry, Trend reports.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran today, Baghaei noted
that the issue is completely clear.
“The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not presented
any reports or evidence of deviations in Iran’s peaceful nuclear
program,” he said.
Baghaei added that the United States and some European countries
continue to repeat these claims and insist they will use all means
to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
“It is clear to the Iranian people that these pretexts are aimed
solely at exerting pressure on Iran and hindering its development,”
On June 12, during a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors, a
resolution against Iran submitted by the United States, the United
Kingdom, France, and Germany was put to a vote. The resolution was
adopted with 19 countries voting in favor, 11 abstaining, and 3
countries (Russia, China, and Burkina Faso) voting against. The
resolution cited Iran’s repeated failure since 2019 to fully and
promptly cooperate with the agency regarding undeclared nuclear
materials and activities at several undeclared sites.
The IAEA’s latest report stated that as of May 17, 2024, Iran
had 408.6 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent, an increase
of 133.8 kilograms compared to the February report. The agency
noted that enrichment at this level is a short technical step away
from 90 percent enrichment, considered weapons-grade, and called on
Iran for full and effective cooperation.
On the morning of June 13, Israel carried out military
airstrikes on Iran, reportedly killing numerous high-ranking
military officers, generals, nuclear scientists, and other senior
That same evening, Iran responded with Operation “True Promise
III,” launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at
multiple targets in Israel, including Tel Aviv, causing civilian
casualties and widespread destruction.
Additionally, on June 22, the United States conducted airstrikes
on three Iranian nuclear facilities, reportedly destroying the
On the evening of June 23, Iran carried out airstrikes on a U.S.
military base in Qatar.
On June 24, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office announced that
the Israeli government, with mediation by U.S. President Donald
Trump, had reached a ceasefire agreement with Iran.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council also confirmed in a
statement that the attacks had been halted.
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