Tehran may expel IAEA inspectors if threatened, says conservative daily

The conservative daily Farhikhtegan warned on Wednesday that Iran could cut off access to its nuclear sites and expel inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if faced with a serious military threat.

The editorial came ahead of IAEA chief Rafael Grossi’s visit to Tehran and amid heightened tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and upcoming talks with the United States.

“If a serious military threat emerges, Iran will expel the inspectors, cut their access, and move nuclear materials to locations beyond reach,” the paper wrote. It described the policy as a defensive security measure in response to threats from Israel and recent remarks by the White House.

Farhikhtegan accused the IAEA of political bias and said Grossi’s previous visits had yielded cooperation only from Iran. “Despite Iran’s compliance, the agency has published reports that fuel anti-Iran resolutions,” it said.