The US blocks Iran’s nuclear chief from a key Vienna conference.
The United States blocked Iran’s nuclear chief from attending a key conference in Vienna.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished11:57 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished11:57 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“US blocks Iran’s nuclear chief from Vienna meeting”
US blocks Iran’s nuclear chief from attending Vienna IAEA conference
Key points
- Iranian nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami was blocked from entering Austria for the IAEA conference.
- US pressure led to denying a sanctions waiver for Eslami, a sanctioned individual.
- Austrian foreign ministry says the Security Council rejected the exemption due to lack of consensus.
- Iranian official claims the US engaged in bullying political pressure at the event venue.
- Iran summoned Austria's charge d'affaires in response to the visa denial.
Other reports
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“US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending key Vienna conference”
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