UAE’s Iran Report Politicized and Used as Official Justification for Attacks

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Insights from Former IAEA Senior Inspector Yousri Abu Shady

In an exclusive interview with Sputnik, Yousri Abu Shady, a seasoned former Senior Inspector at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), provided a critical analysis of the recent escalation between Israel and Iran. He emphasized that the IAEA report, which was widely cited to justify the latest hostilities, was heavily influenced by Western nations’ strategic interests and the directives of IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.

According to Shady, the report was deliberately politicized and transformed into a pretext for military action against Iran, just 12 hours after its publication. He criticized Grossi for adopting a rhetoric that is uncharacteristic of the agency’s usual impartial stance, making exaggerated and baseless allegations that do not align with the actual situation on the ground. Western countries, he argued, exploited this report to rally support for a resolution condemning Iran as a violator of nuclear agreements.

In the context of the IAEA Board of Governors, out of 35 member states, 19 Western and U.S.-aligned countries supported the resolution, while 16 nations including Russia, China, Egypt, and Algeria opposed it. Shady pointed out that this majority decision was driven solely by the Western bloc, which used it as a justification for subsequent military actions. Almost immediately following this political maneuvering, Israeli military strikes commenced, indicating a premeditated scenario orchestrated by allies.

Simultaneously, the United States was engaged in diplomatic negotiations with Iran, with the sixth round of talks announced before the recent attacks. This context suggests that the escalation was part of a broader strategy to influence negotiations and regional stability.

Shady also highlighted Rafael Grossi’s ambitions to become the next UN Secretary-General, which he believes influenced his facilitation of the controversial report. The report, which was formatted in a manner inconsistent with the agency’s usual standards, appears to be a coordinated effort by the U.S. and Israel to create an official pretext for military intervention.

Another key figure in this escalation is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, known for his hardline stance and aggressive policies. His involvement underscores the likelihood of a pre-planned operation rather than a spontaneous conflict.

Among the sites most affected by the recent strikes was Isfahan, home to numerous nuclear facilities, including the complex responsible for converting raw uranium into uranium hexafluoride—an essential precursor for nuclear enrichment. This site, along with others such as Fordo and Natanz, is critical for Iran’s nuclear program. The attacks temporarily halted uranium enrichment activities, raising concerns about regional nuclear security and proliferation risks.

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