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European Council President urges Iran to resume IAEA cooperation
During the 81st UN General Assembly, European Council President Antonio Costa met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss regional stability and the Iranian nuclear program. Costa urged Iran to resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and called for an end to attacks on neighboring countries and the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
In response, President Pezeshkian criticized European nations, claiming their support for United States actions has removed them from a position of international influence. He argued that European passivity regarding the nuclear deal and US pressure has undermined their ability to act as effective mediators.
Domestic Iranian officials, including Judiciary Chief Mohseni Ejei and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, praised Pezeshkian’s UN address, characterizing it as a firm defense of Iranian rights and civilization against US and Israeli aggression. The diplomatic exchange occurs amid heightened tensions, following the IAEA Board of Governors' decision to refer Iran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council due to non-compliance.
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António Costa · European Council · International Atomic Energy Agency · Masoud Pezeshkian · United Nations
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The IAEA Board of Governors referred the Iranian nuclear file to the UN Security Council following reports of non-compliance. www.elbalad.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf described Pezeshkian's UN address as a voice for Iranian civilization. aftabnews.ir
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Judiciary Chief Mohseni Ejei praised Pezeshkian's UN speech for defending Iranian rights against US and Israeli actions. aftabnews.ir
- [● 2 SOURCES] Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, called on Iran to resume cooperation with the IAEA. www.elbalad.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that European countries have lost international influence due to their support for US actions. anwartv2.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Costa requested that Iran cease attacks on neighboring countries and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.