Rafael Grossi
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, speaking on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, provided remarks on his forthcoming negotiations in Tehran with Iranian leadership.
“We had meetings in New York at a high level. But this time, in Tehran, I will meet shortly with the President, Foreign Minister, and other senior officials of Iran. We will continue discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. These are very important talks,” Grossi stated.
Grossi emphasized the interconnectedness of geopolitics, climate change, and energy issues.
“I believe energy also has a security dimension. We cannot ignore this; we cannot push it aside,” he added.
Grossi’s comments come amid growing international concern over Iran’s nuclear activities. The IAEA has previously urged Iran to resume cooperation and provide clarifications on several issues related to uranium enrichment.
The upcoming talks are expected to focus on key aspects, including the current status of Iran's nuclear program, the potential resumption of cooperation between Iran and the IAEA, and explanations for the detection of uranium particles at undeclared sites.
Grossi's visit to Tehran could prove a significant step in easing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and rebuilding trust between Iran and the international community on nuclear safety issues.
Politics
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday issued a statement on escalating crackdown on Azerbaijani civil society and media, urging authorities in Baku to release all those unjustly detained, cease its crackdown, and fulfill the commitments, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports.
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A charter flight operated by Enter Air departed from Yerevan to Baku on Wednesday evening, according to Armenian media citing data from Flightradar24. At Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport, Sputnik Armenia reported that this was a charter flight.
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On Wednesday, a group of famous footballers arrived in Baku. Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba visited several public and cultural sites in the capital and took part in a meeting with football fans at the Crystal Hall.
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On Wednesday, the trial of activist and veteran of the First Karabakh War, Rza Safarsoy, accused of illegal possession of firearms, concluded at the Khazar District Court. The prosecutor recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison for him. The defense requested Safarsoy's acquittal, arguing that his guilt had not been proven during the trial.
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