Tehran: Mohammad-Baqer Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, has stressed that the presence of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors in Iran is fully compliant with national legal provisions. This clarification was made during a parliamentary session in response to concerns raised by Mohammad-Taqi Naghdali, a representative from Khomeini Shahr, Isfahan Province.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Naghdali pointed out that a law mandates the suspension of all cooperation with the IAEA unless Iran’s territorial integrity, the safety of its nuclear scientists, and its inherent rights are fully protected. He warned that any breach of this law would be considered a crime, subject to severe penalties. The legislator requested confirmation on whether the conditions outlined in the legislation were satisfied for the IAEA inspectors’ current visit. He also sought assurance on whether the safety of nuclear scientists had been validated by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and if Iran’s rights were acknowledged by the international community and the IAEA.

In response, Ghalibaf dismissed Naghdali’s concerns and reinforced that the law was being adhered to. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi announced that a team of inspectors had returned to Iran, indicating readiness to resume inspections.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi disclosed that there are ongoing discussions with European nations and the IAEA to establish a new framework for cooperation, while maintaining a stance against direct negotiations with the United States.