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Iran questions Grossi's pledge of independence for UN top job

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

Iran has challenged Rafael Grossi's assurance that he would act independently if chosen as UN Secretary-General. The IAEA Director General said he would be guided by the UN Charter, but Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson pointed to his record leading the UN nuclear watchdog, suggesting it undermines his claim of neutrality.

Why now: Grossi is a visible candidate for UN Secretary-General and Iran's objection feeds into debate over who should lead the UN.

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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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