PARIS, May 31 — Iran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency today of publishing an unfair report on its investigation into Tehran's nuclear activities, possibly setting up a fresh diplomatic clash with the West.
"Unfortunately this report does not reflect the reality of talks between Iran and the agency," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh told reporters today. The lack of progress could set up a new diplomatic clash with the West when the International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-nation Board of Governors meets next week. If Western powers seek a resolution criticising Tehran, it could deal a further blow to stalled efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
"We call on Iran to respond without delay to the questions and needs of the IAEA under its safeguards agreement," France's deputy foreign ministry spokesman, Francois Delmas, told reporters.