Iran hunting IAEA's Rafael Grossi? Panic grips US over alleged execution plot
Published on Jun 30, 2025 12:31 AM IST
Iranian lawmakers have escalated tensions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) by voting to suspend cooperation and barring IAEA chief Rafael Grossi from visiting bombed nuclear sites, following accusations that Grossi "betrayed" Iran by not condemning Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Argentina, Grossi's home country, and the United States have condemned what they describe as threats against Grossi. Watch for more
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