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September 13, 2026
Mohammad Eslami Barred from IAEA Conference Amid Deteriorating Relations
- Mohammad Eslami is barred from attending the IAEA General Conference due to a U.N. travel ban, marking the first time in years he will miss the event.
- Austria's request for a waiver to allow Eslami's attendance was denied, reflecting the strained relations between Iran and the West since the ceasefire collapse in July.
- The IAEA has been unable to verify Iran's uranium stockpile status, which includes 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%, raising international concerns.
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- Iran's nuclear chief not expected to attend IAEA General Conference, official saysSep 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM · Independent
- Iran's nuclear chief not expected to attend UN nuclear watchdog conferenceSep 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM · AP
- Iran's nuclear chief not expected to attend IAEA General Conference, official saysSep 14, 2026 at 12:01 AM · ABC News
- Iran protests as US prevents its nuclear chief attending IAEA meetingSep 14, 2026 at 11:49 AM · Reuters