Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi maintained that Amano’s visit comes at the request of the IAEA head and is of special importance due to the remarks and measures by the US president in regard to the nuclear deal; “Mr. Amano would like to have an effective part on the current issues, hence his today’s visit,” Salehi added.
“The IAEA is under great pressure due to the recent remarks made by the US president,” Salehi said. “We called on the IAEA to continue their monitoring in accordance with the Agency’s statute and in an impartial and independent manner. “
Salehi went on to stress, “the visit carries a special message that the IAEA is resolute in taking an effective step [on preserving the nuclear deal] in the current situation.”
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