The IAEA chief goes back on his previous remarks about reaching a good agreement with Iran on the settlement of outstanding issues following his recent visit to Tehran.

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says Tehran is committed to diplomacy to resolve remaining issues with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced as “unworthy” the recent comments by IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, who said any military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities would be illegal.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency paid a visit to Tehran on Friday to meet with Iranian nuclear officials.

Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi says any military attack on nuclear facilities is outlawed, responding to US and Israeli threats to target those in Iran.

Despite Iran extending full cooperation to the UN nuclear agency, opening its nuclear facilities for periodic inspections, and unfailingly informing the agency about its enrichment activities, the country has unreasonably been subjected to vicious attacks of political nature.

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi’s much-anticipated visit to Iran is set to be made in a few days amid concerns over IAEA’s political approach.

Iran has urged the IAEA head to keep behaving professionally and not contribute to the anti-Tehran pressure campaign.

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has underscored the urgency of resuming negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal amid procrastination by the American side.

The anti-Iran allegations made by the IAEA are designed to rationalize the unilateral actions of Washington and Tel Aviv against the Islamic Republic, says a commentator.