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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Russian MFA condemns Western politicization of IAEA regarding Iran nuclear program

Sep 18, 2026 07:44 AM CT Moscow, Russia diplomacy,IAEA,nuclear-program,Russia,Western-powers

Summary

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement criticizing Western nations for attempting to use the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for political objectives rather than its technical mandate. This diplomatic friction highlights the ongoing struggle over the interpretation of Iran's nuclear compliance and the role of international bodies in the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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According to the statement, it contradicts the organization's purely technical mandate

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Russia NEUTRAL

Slammed the West's clumsy bid to use IAEA for political goals, stating it contradicts the organization's purely technical mandate.

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