The Bulletin June 30, 2025
Why it matters: Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry, said at a press briefing on Monday that Iran could not understand the IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi's demands for a return to normal cooperation so soon after the strikes.
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TL/DR: The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran is conducting a review, Baghaei said.
What happens now? Baghaei said ensuring the safety and security of IAEA inspectors is important, but Iran had not yet conducted a precise and comprehensive assessment of the extent of the damage at the nuclear sites. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran is conducting a review, Baghaei said.
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