TEHRAN — Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has rejected reports that international inspectors will be allowed to visit nuclear sites damaged in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes, saying such access is strictly prohibited under Iranian law, according to Mehr News Agency.
Speaking in Tehran, Qalibaf said inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are limited to only two locations: the Bushehr nuclear power plant and a research reactor in the capital. Any expansion of access beyond these sites, he stressed, is not permitted.
“We have passed a law, and the Supreme National Security Council has set clear rules,” Qalibaf said. “There is absolutely no access to facilities that have been bombed and damaged.”
He added that the scope of inspections is determined by the security council, which defines the country’s strategic boundaries. Iran, he said, would not go beyond what has already been authorized.
Qalibaf, who is also leading Iran’s negotiating efforts, defended his approach to diplomacy amid criticism at home. He said he remains committed to both negotiation and resistance, arguing that strength is essential in dealing with foreign adversaries.
“Our enemy understands only the language of power,” he said, calling for a firm stance while continuing diplomatic engagement.
His remarks come shortly after talks in Doha, where Iran met with mediators to discuss tensions in the region. The United States did not take part in those discussions. Iranian officials used the talks to raise concerns over what they described as American violations of a ceasefire understanding.
The comments highlight Iran’s increasingly rigid position following recent attacks, as tensions over its nuclear program and regional security continue to simmer.
