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Iran questions Grossi's pledge of UN independence

Original: Iran has questioned IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s pledge to act independently if appointed UN Secretary-General,

Iran's Foreign Ministry has questioned Rafael Grossi's pledge to act independently if appointed UN Secretary-General. Responding to the IAEA Director General's statement that he would be guided by the UN Charter, Tehran's spokesperson pointed to his record at the nuclear watchdog, suggesting it undermines his claim of neutrality. The exchange adds friction to the race for the UN's top job.

Why now: Grossi is a candidate for UN Secretary-General and Iran, a frequent critic of his IAEA record, is publicly challenging his claimed independence.

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• Iran has questioned IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s pledge to act independently if appointed UN Secretary-General, pointing to his record at the IAEA. Responding to Grossi’s recent statement that he would be guided by the UN Charter, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson… · faab64@todon.eu · 5

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