Iran announced the impossibility of carrying out full inspections of its nuclear facilities amid threats of new military attacks from the United States. This is stated in a 10-page letter from the Iranian mission in Vienna, which was sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the media.
In a document provided to the agency and circulated to diplomats late last week, Tehran said attacks on its nuclear facilities and the threat of more attacks had made routine inspections impossible.
Iran has also stated that it is under no obligation to allow full international nuclear monitoring while it remains under threat of US military strikes. Thus, Tehran has hardened its position towards international inspectors.