Iran: The IAEA is under the influence of the US and some European countries

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of producing one-sided reports on Iran’s nuclear activities, saying the agency is “under the influence of the US and some European countries.” The remarks signal continued friction between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog ahead of further diplomacy over Iran’s atomic program. The statement matters because IAEA reporting underpins Western assessments of Iranian compliance and shapes the scope for sanctions relief and negotiations. Investors should watch whether the IAEA’s next reports draw further Iranian pushback and whether the dispute complicates talks involving the US and European governments.