Replying to the illogical statement of the IAEA’s chief, The Spokesperson of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization explained to the Radio Goftogoo that during the sabotage attempt in Tessa facility, a memory card of one of the ...
In this episode of our “Rooydad” show, the Spokesperson of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) explained that there is neither a single written agreement, a text nor a fixed date exists on the matter of the cameras. “He added that Iran was investigating the possible role of the cameras in the sabotage attempt in our nuclear facilities from a technical and security point of view; “while we asked the IAEA to assist us in this investigation.”
“We have reached a bilateral contract with the IAEA which grants us multiple privileges as well as immunities; According to these immunities the IAEA had to halt its activities during the investigation period.”
Kamalvandi further said that the investigation took its time; “While we expected a more serious statement, Mr. Grossi softly condemned the sabotage activity during the interview; regardless of that, they agreed with the investigation.”
He further added that our colleagues and our security team are asking the necessary questions regarding the camera systems. They want to make it clear if the cameras are just used for taking the visuals or they’ve been equipped with other systems as well.
Kamalvandi called the latest action success for Iran and said that from now on, Cameras will be installed in line with the agreement amid respecting the strategic step law passed by our Parliament.
The Spokesman made it clear that no information will be provided to the IAEA before the complete removal of the sanctions which must be verified by our Parliament.
“It means that all the supervisions under the pretext of extra protocols have been halted.”
Answering a question regarding the cameras being installed voluntarily by Iran, Kamalvandi explained that earlier we had an agreement regarding the servicing of the cameras which the International Atomic Energy Agency assumed as replacing the cameras as well, which was rejected by Iran.
Kamalvandi pointed out the last mutual statement of Eslami and Grossi in September, which had addressed the issue of servicing the cameras and changing the memory cards under supervision of the both sides.
“After the Karaj incidence we rejected the calls for replacement of the cameras because it violated our earlier agreement; We had asked the Agency to condemn the attack and show its willingness for cooperation with Iran.”
He added that It was an important factor for Tehran to check the cameras installed in the crime scene precisely before allowing it to get re-installed, but it never meant that we had to provide any information to the IAEA.
Answering a question regarding Grossi’s recent statement about the memory cards Spokesperson for the AEOI said that it had been agreed that these memory cards will be stored in Iran until the removal of the sanctions, but one of these memory cards was destroyed during the sabotage activity. “Iran is not there to guarantee the result of the attacks.”
Reacting to the Head of the IAEA’s illogical statement, Kamalvandi said that the same cameras will be reinstalled, and if some of its components are damaged or destroyed in the attack, Iran cannot be held responsible for these damages. “[Let me make it clear] In a single sentence, If the cameras are damaged, they must go to the ones who’ve done those damages and make them answerable.”
The spokesperson of the AEOI made it clear that the multiple cameras were damaged in the sabotage act, while one of them was damaged to an extent that its memory card has been destroyed as well.
He insisted that Iran will reply to the Agency officially because our correspondence is not through the media outlets.
“The cameras of the Karaj facilities are installed according to extra protocol demands; thus, the Agency won’t have access to its information.”
Behrooz Kamalvandi also said that none of the cameras transmit the visuals; “unlike the closed-circuit cameras installed in the houses or supermarkets which can click photos or record live visuals, the IAEA cameras installed in Karaj capture photos every ten seconds.”
He added that whenever we agree on the number of our nuclear production mutually, they do not ask for the visuals but if there is a disagreement, the IAEA checks the photos out under the strict supervision of our security team and after the process, the memory card is sealed and locked again. “IAEA is not allowed to take away even a single frame of those pictures.”
Kamalvandi also answered a question regarding the leakage of information by the Agency which has already resulted in multiple acts of sabotage and said that Tehran has notified the Agency multiple times and has attached several texts accordingly. “Sometimes they ask for further details and extra explanations unnecessarily, which we always protest against. They have the same attitude in their reports.”
Kamalvandi pointed out that the Agency has always been a political platform and a place where the political interests of the member countries are kept in priority and not the realities which may create complications at a later stage.
“Therefore, Iran has upgraded its strictness. On the other hand, the IAEA constantly raises concerns regarding the activities of the security observers of the Iranian nuclear centers and its firmness. The IAEA has been used to some habits which are hard to leave which results in pressure on Iran.”
The Spokesperson of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran emphasized that Iran and the IAEA are at loggerheads with each other. We have some reservations about their attitude. On the other hand, the International Atomic Energy Agency is constantly nagging for more access.
