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The upcoming IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna is expected to be significant, with Britain, Germany, and France advancing an anti-Iranian agenda through a draft resolution for increased oversight of Iran’s nuclear program. This approach, based on IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s report, may lack legal standing due to the expiration of Security Council Resolution 2231. The European nations, supported by the U.S., risk institutionalizing tensions with Iran and undermining trust in the IAEA. Iran remains committed to peaceful nuclear energy and emphasizes the need for a balanced diplomatic approach, as the international community closely monitors the situation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of regional relations, stating that neighboring countries are Iran’s top priority. He expressed enthusiasm for hosting Qatari officials, highlighting fruitful discussions on bilateral relations and regional issues. This sentiment was echoed during the official visit of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Tehran, where he met with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The visit aimed to strengthen Iran-Qatar ties and engage in key regional discussions, reinforcing both nations’ commitment to cooperation and addressing mutual interests.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the U.S. sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), claiming they serve to shield Israel from accountability regarding its actions in Palestine. The sanctions followed ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials linked to alleged war crimes during the Gaza conflict. Baghaei criticized the U.S. for complicity in what he termed Israel’s “colonial erasure” of Palestine and labeled the sanctions a “new low” in U.S. support for an “occupying apartheid regime.” He called for the international community to respond. Meanwhile, 80 countries expressed support for the ICC, which remains committed to justice despite the sanctions.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has pardoned or commuted the sentences of over 3,000 convicts, approving a request from Judiciary head Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei. The decision affects 3,126 individuals convicted in various courts, reflecting a spirit of compassion during significant religious occasions, including Mab’ath and the Birth Anniversary of Imam Hussein. This clemency aims to alleviate the burdens on many families and underscores the values of mercy and forgiveness cherished in Iranian culture.
In a recent address at the IAEA Board of Governors, Russian diplomat Mikhail Ulyanov criticized Western nations for obstructing nuclear verification efforts in Iran, attributing challenges to U.S. and Israeli aggression. He expressed disappointment over the E3’s contradictory demands on Iran’s nuclear rights and their failure to uphold the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Ulyanov emphasized the importance of diplomacy, urging the E3 to re-engage in negotiations to restore the JCPOA and highlighting a recent agreement between the IAEA and Iran to resume verification activities. He warned that continued military actions undermine international law and regional stability.