Iran has ruled out allowing International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to visit its damaged nuclear facilities, according to official statements. The decision comes in response to recent comments by U.S. Vice President Vance.
Official stance
Tehran made its position clear in a statement that cited the vice president's remarks as a reason for the refusal. The IAEA had requested access to assess the condition of the sites, which were damaged in an incident earlier this year. Iran did not specify which facilities were affected or the extent of the damage.
International reaction
The IAEA has not yet commented publicly on the rejection. The agency's monitoring role in Iran has been a point of contention for years. Vance's comments, which were not detailed in the Iranian statement, appear to have hardened Tehran's stance.
What comes next
The standoff leaves the international community without a clear picture of the state of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. No new inspection date has been proposed.
