US Blocks Iran's Nuclear Chief From Attending IAEA Conference in Vienna
Iranian officials say Washington pressured Austria to revoke a visa for Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, ahead of a key International Atomic Energy Agency gathering.
Iran has accused the United States of pressuring Austria to revoke a visa for Mohammad Eslami, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, preventing him from attending a major International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conference in Vienna, according to Al Jazeera.
Iranian officials described the move as a violation of the rights of a member state, though details on the specific timing and mechanism of the visa revocation were not immediately available.
The IAEA's General Conference, held annually in Vienna, brings together representatives from member states to discuss nuclear issues, including oversight of civilian nuclear programs. Iran is a member state of the IAEA, and its attendance at such conferences has historically been a point of diplomatic significance given ongoing scrutiny of its nuclear activities.
Al Jazeera reported that Iran characterized the alleged US pressure on Austrian authorities as an infringement on its standing and participation rights within the international body. The report did not include a direct response from US or Austrian officials regarding the accusation.
The incident comes amid continued international attention on Iran's nuclear program and diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Washington. Further details on the specific circumstances of the visa denial, including any formal statements from Austrian or American authorities, were not immediately available.
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- US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending key Vienna conference — Al Jazeera — All
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