Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must adhere strictly to its legal mandate and refrain from yielding to political pressure.

IAEA Report Criticized
Baqaei accused IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s latest report of serving as a pretext for the Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 13. The confidential IAEA report, cited by international media, stated that Iran had accelerated its production of highly enriched uranium, reaching 60%—a level close to weapons-grade.

He announced the formation of a legal committee in Tehran to submit reports to international organizations documenting the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes, calling them a “blatant violation of international law.”

Baqaei also warned that normal cooperation with the IAEA is no longer guaranteed, citing security concerns following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. “When the safety of IAEA inspectors is at risk, cooperation becomes difficult,” he said, according to Reuters.

Ongoing European Contacts
Baghaei noted that diplomatic contacts with European countries are ongoing, although no date has been set for the next round of talks. He confirmed that President Masoud Pezeshkian recently spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, and discussions with the E3—France, Germany, and the UK—are continuing on several key issues.

New Precondition for U.S. Talks
Separately, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi stated that Iran is open to resuming talks with the United States—provided Washington guarantees it will refrain from any further military strikes during negotiations.

In an interview with the BBC, Ravanchi revealed that the Trump administration conveyed its willingness to restart talks through intermediaries, but did not clarify its stance on future attacks. “Negotiations cannot proceed under the threat of force,” he said.

Background: The 12-Day War
Indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations had reached a sixth round before being suspended due to Israel's military campaign, which began on June 13. The attacks targeted Iranian nuclear and military facilities, and assassinated key military figures and scientists, claiming Tehran was nearing weapons-grade capabilities.

Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israeli territory. Over the 12-day conflict, the U.S. also launched strikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

While the full extent of damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure remains unclear, Ravanchi said Tehran is still assessing the aftermath.