The announcement of the principled agreement of our country's foreign minister with Grossi's upcoming trip to Iran comes at a time when Iran is facing direct US threats against its nuclear facilities. Tehran has always had the highest level of cooperation with the IAEA, but in return, the agency, which should act as an impartial international body, has not shown any decisive reaction to the threats of a nuclear-armed country against Iran. This situation raises important strategic questions about the IAEA's position, the role of its director-general, and the effectiveness of Iran's cooperation within the framework of this international organization.
The nature of membership in the International Atomic Energy Agency should be based on mutual interests and the enjoyment of rights and obligations by its members. However, in the relations between Iran and the IAEA, this fundamental principle has been completely ignored, and these relations have become one-sided, where Iran is forced to constantly provide concessions without benefiting from its legitimate rights in return. Experience has shown that Iran's extensive technical cooperation has not only failed to reduce pressure but has also served as a basis for intensifying demands and political pressure from countries that possess nuclear weapons and are not members of the NPT.
The IAEA director-general should play an independent and professional role, but Grossi has effectively turned the agency into a tool for advancing Western pressure policies against Iran during his tenure. His departure from the framework of impartiality has led the IAEA to play a role in the game of Western powers instead of fulfilling its technical and supervisory role, and it has been exploited in strategic equations against Iran. This trend has not only questioned the agency's independence but also challenged its credibility internationally.
While Grossi has announced his intention to visit Tehran by the end of April, this trip can only have strategic value for Iran if Tehran uses the opportunity to redefine the equation of its relations with the IAEA. In this regard, Iran should firmly ask Grossi to take a stance against direct threats to its peaceful nuclear facilities and accept the agency's responsibility for the security and rights of its members. Undoubtedly, continuing the current path will not only reduce the IAEA's legitimacy but also increase the costs of Iran's interaction with the agency.
The principled agreement of Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, with Grossi's trip to Tehran should be accompanied by an emphasis on the need for the IAEA to clarify its position on threats against Iran, demonstrating a precise understanding of the need to redefine relations with this international organization. Tehran should use this opportunity to develop a precise strategy to return the IAEA to its path of impartiality and prevent the continuation of its unilateral policies. Otherwise, the continuation of this trend will increase the costs of cooperation with the IAEA and turn future interactions into a fundamental challenge.
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