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Iran Accuses IAEA of "Clear Complicity" Over Silence on Nuclear Site Strikes

Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation has sharply criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency for its failure to denounce military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the silence "clear complicity." The attacks, which Iran attributes to the US and Israel, targeted sites under official IAEA oversight, including the Khondab Heavy Water Plant, which sustained severe damage. Iranian officials argue that striking safeguarded facilities constitutes a war crime due to the profound humanitarian and environmental risks. Human rights groups have echoed concerns, warning that such strikes jeopardize global security by risking a catastrophic release of radioactive materials.

Key Points: Iran Accuses IAEA of Complicity in US-Israeli Nuclear Site Strikes

  • Iran accuses IAEA of complicity for not condemning strikes
  • Targeted sites were under international IAEA safeguards
  • Khondab Heavy Water Plant severely damaged and non-operational
  • Attacks raise alarms over catastrophic radioactive risks
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Iran accuses IAEA of "clear complicity" over silence on US-Israeli strikes against nuclear sites

Iran's atomic agency condemns IAEA silence on attacks against its nuclear facilities, warning of complicity, war crimes, and catastrophic risks.

"the IAEA's silence... is not merely inaction but clear complicity with the perpetrators. - Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran"

Tehran, April 4

The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran has accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of "clear complicity" following its failure to denounce military strikes on the nation's nuclear infrastructure, state broadcaster Press TV reported. The Iranian body asserted that the global watchdog's refusal to speak out against recent US-Israeli aggression effectively aligns the agency with the attackers.

In a statement shared on social media on Friday, the AEOI revealed that its chief, Mohammad Eslami, has repeatedly contacted IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. Eslami's correspondence urged the Director General to formally condemn the "illegal attacks" targeting Iranian sites dedicated to peaceful energy production.

The organisation warned that "the IAEA's silence on US and Zionist regime's attacks on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities is not merely inaction but clear complicity with the perpetrators." According to Press TV, the AEOI further claimed that this "historic negligence" continues to undermine the international community's trust and "erodes the IAEA's little remaining credibility."

Furthering these accusations, AEOI spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi noted that the sites targeted were under official international oversight. Kamalvandi had previously stated that strikes on facilities under IAEA safeguards constitute "a war crime" due to the significant humanitarian and security risks involved.

These diplomatic protests follow confirmed reports from Press TV regarding significant physical destruction. The IAEA itself verified that the Khondab Heavy Water Plant suffered "severe damage" and is "no longer operational" after being hit on March 27, the same day an Ardakan-based yellowcake production facility was also struck.

The vulnerability of such sites was previously highlighted during a twelve-day conflict last June, during which the Khondab complex also came under fire. Press TV noted that the repeated targeting of these locations has raised alarms regarding regional safety and the potential for a catastrophic release of radioactive materials.

Human rights organisations have joined the chorus of concern, warning that such strikes jeopardise global security. They maintain that a humanitarian and environmental disaster resulting from radioactive leaks would likely have devastating consequences that would extend far beyond the borders of Iran.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The humanitarian and environmental risks highlighted here are terrifying. A radioactive leak would not respect borders. Regardless of political stances, targeting nuclear infrastructure is reckless and endangers millions of innocent civilians. The IAEA should be the first to condemn this.
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Rohit P
From an Indian perspective, we know the importance of peaceful nuclear energy. If facilities under international safeguards are being attacked, it sets a dangerous precedent. The IAEA's credibility is indeed at stake. They need to speak up to maintain global trust in the non-proliferation regime. 🤔
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Ananya R
While the accusation of complicity is strong, one must also ask why these sites are being targeted repeatedly. The article mentions "peaceful energy production," but there is always the other side of the story regarding compliance. The IAEA might be silent due to complex technical and political assessments we aren't fully aware of.
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Karthik V
This is a classic case of might is right. The silence of international institutions when powerful nations act unilaterally is deafening. It erodes the very foundation of multilateralism. India should advocate for rules-based order and de-escalation in our extended neighbourhood.
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Priya S
The repeated targeting is alarming. It feels like the region is sitting on a powder keg. Stability in West Asia is crucial for India's energy security and our diaspora. Hope cooler heads prevail and diplomacy takes over before a real catastrophe occurs. 🙏

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