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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian Official Denies IAEA Access to Bombarded Nuclear Sites

Jul 02, 2026 01:26 AM CT Tehran, Iran nuclear,IAEA,diplomacy,transparency,Iran

Summary

Iranian political figure Ghalibaf has publicly rejected claims that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been granted access to nuclear sites damaged by Israeli airstrikes. This denial highlights ongoing tensions regarding nuclear transparency and Iran's refusal to comply with international inspection demands following the conflict escalation.

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Iran NEUTRAL

Official Ghalibaf denied allegations of IAEA access to bombed nuclear facilities.

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