On June 9th, Mr. Grossi stated that Iran’s rapid accumulation of highly enriched uranium is a serious concern, referring to the 60 percent enriched uranium facilities at Fordow and Natanz.
However, he later denied his own claim, stating, “We did not have any evidence of a systematic effort [by Iran] to move into a nuclear weapon.” This was too late, as the initial claim had already legitimized Israeli aggression.
We believe it is imperative for Mr. Grossi to address the repercussions of his prior reports and statements on this issue, particularly as they have been exploited by the E3 and the United States to formulate baseless resolutions alleging 'non-compliance.'
Furthermore, on June 27th, Mr. Grossi told Fox News that Iran has hidden the 60% enriched uranium in ancient historical sites in Isfahan.
The scenario of argumentation is familiar: we find Grossi’s remarks about “moving uranium enrichments to ancient sites in Isfahan” to be eerily similar, equally suspicious, and a testament to the presence of the idea of the "Gazification of Iran" in one way or another in his agenda. (We are cognizant that the genocide, the undervelopment of Gaza, the destruction of hospitals, universities, healthcare facilities, schools, and residential houses were sustained by a similar talking point that “Hamas operates under these facilities”.)
Unfortunately, the Israeli propaganda talking points are becoming increasingly prevalent in Mr. Grossi’s stances. We fear that Mr. Grossi is now replacing Dick Cheney in relation to the false testimonies he gave that legitimized the US invasion of Iraq. This is unprofessional and requires urgent investigation, especially in light of the fact that the invasion of Iraq also happened according to the sitting Prime Minister of Israel.
While these assertions showcase the depravity of imagination of colonizers in coming up with scenarios to underdevelop and attack sovereign states, we strongly condemn his recent pivots to questionable stances and demand his removal from office.
These misleading narratives have led to dire consequences, most notably:
Escalation of Hostilities: The resolution motivated by his report has served as a pretext for a warmongering regime to initiate an unlawful attack on Iran and its peaceful nuclear facilities.
Human Cost: The wars founded on these allegations have resulted in the loss and maiming of countless innocent Iranian lives. How many more must suffer as a result of misleading narratives that fail to provide a balanced and fair perspective?
Erosion of Trust: His biased reports and claims have not only undermined Iran’s rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but have also turned the IAEA into a tool for non-NPT members to suppress the rights of compliant NPT members.
In light of these critical issues, we demand accountability for these misleading representations and urge you to:
- Make Mr. Grossi acknowledge the consequences of his previous statements and reports that have led to conflict escalation and humanitarian crises.
- Commit to transparency and objectivity in future reports to avoid similar injustices.
- Remove Mr. Grossi from his position as the Director of the IAEA.
Every action has consequences, and the role of the IAEA should be to uphold the principles of the NPT, not to serve as a pawn in geopolitical conflicts.
Once again, we urge the IAEA to take the necessary steps to restore its integrity and promote peace rather than conflict by removing Mr. Grossi from his position.
Sincerely,
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