Iran denounces Austria for blocking its nuclear chief from a meeting in Vienna

Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, was barred from attending the annual conference of the United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency at its headquarters in Vienna on Monday. The exclusion followed pressure applied by the United States, a fact confirmed by both Washington and Tehran, with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledging the US role in stopping Eslami from entering.

In response to the action, the Iranian government strongly denounced both the restriction and host country Austria, condemning the decision as a serious breach of Tehran's rights as a member state. The diplomatic friction highlights ongoing international tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program and access to multilateral institutions.