Iran Demands Zero-Tolerance Policy After Nuclear Site Strikes

The Government of Iran called for a zero-tolerance policy against military strikes on peaceful nuclear facilities during a June 5, 2026, meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors in Vienna. Iran alleged that the United States and Israel conducted 17 waves of attacks on safeguarded Iranian nuclear sites between June 2025 and April 2026, including a strike near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant reactor that caused multiple casualties. Iran characterized these actions as nuclear terrorism and criticized the IAEA for failing to condemn the strikes.

Diplomatic tensions intensified as Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi denounced a confidential IAEA report that labeled Iran's lack of site access as a proliferation concern. Gharibabadi argued that the agency is using the consequences of the U.S. and Israeli bombings—which compromised safety and access—as a grievance against Iran. He described the report as a tool of political pressure rather than a technical document.

While the IAEA emphasized the need for immediate verification activities, it noted the status of 440 kilograms of highly enriched uranium has remained uncertain since June 10, 2025. This follows claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that June 2025 strikes annihilated Iran's nuclear program. Iran has further accused the U.S. of using budget threats to shield Israel from IAEA sanctions following a 1981 attack on an Iraqi facility.