Tehran denies IAEA access to nuclear sites bombed during Operation Epic Fury
On June 24, 2026, Iranian officials announced they would refuse United Nations nuclear inspectors access to facilities damaged during the joint U.S.-Israeli 'Operation Epic Fury.' The dispute centers on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed last week, with Tehran claiming the bombed sites are now classified as sensitive military zones. The IAEA has warned that without verification, the 60-day roadmap for a permanent nuclear settlement and sanctions relief remains at significant risk.
Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Al Arabiya