Iran Bans IAEA Chief, Surveillance Cameras from Nuclear Sites

Pezeshkian and Araghchi issued statements shortly after the event, with both suggesting Iran will not back down following the strikes from Israel that decimated the top brass of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as well as later U.S. bombings that the Trump administration has insisted “obliterated” three nuclear sites.

“The Wave after Wave of Patriots who took to the streets in Iran to honor military commanders, scientists, researchers and civilians including women and children murdered in cold blood by the Cowardly Israeli regime, all have one message: Unlike the Feeble Israeli regime, we do NOT hide our losses; we are PROUD of our MARTYRS, who are our role models. For every fallen officer or scientist, Rest Assured 100 More Are Lining Up To Take Their Places. Until the Last Drop of Blood, the Powerful and Resilient Iranian Nation will Resist whoever attempts to decide OUR destiny,” Araghchi posted on X.

The United States responded to separate threats against Grossi from Iranian officials on Saturday, specifically alleged calls for the IAEA head’s arrest and execution. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called those threats “unacceptable” in a statement posted on X.

“Calls in Iran for the arrest and execution of IAEA Director General Grossi are unacceptable and should be condemned. We support the lAEA’s critical verification and monitoring efforts in Iran and commend the Director General and the lAEA for their dedication and professionalism. We call on Iran to provide for the safety and security of IAEA personnel,” Rubio said.