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IAEA Chief Seeks More Oversight of Iran Nuclear Program
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The Facts
Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), traveled to Iran on Monday in a bid to strengthen the agency's presence overseeing the country's nuclear program.
After meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, Grossi posted on X that he proposed "a set of concrete practical measures for the revitalization" of an inspections plan agreed upon with Iran last year.
The Spin
Anti-Iran narrative
Despite every US president in recent decades declaring it unacceptable for Iran to possess a nuclear bomb, Washington and the UN have recently turned a blind eye to how close Tehran is to developing nuclear weapons. While Iran has exaggerated its nuclear capabilities in the past, it now appears that no technological obstacle remains between Iran and a nuclear bomb. Given Tehran's recent regional aggression amid the Gaza war, this is a huge threat that demands decisive leadership.
Pro-Iran narrative
Despite corrupt international media making claims to the contrary, Iran continues to be in lockstep with the IAEA's wishes, as it pursues its goal of 20K megawatts of nuclear power by 2040. As Tehran works to produce a new energy source for its country, others are trying to paint it as an evil government hellbent on obtaining nuclear bombs. These smear tactics are putting the world at risk and should stop immediately.