Iran says US blocked nuclear chief from Vienna atomic agency meeting
Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami was reportedly blocked from attending the UN nuclear agency’s annual conference in Vienna due to US opposition. — AFP pic
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Summary
- Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, was prevented from attending an annual conference at the United Nations nuclear agency in Vienna following opposition from the United States, according to Iranian state television.
- Despite having traveled to Vienna, Eslami and his delegation were reportedly obstructed by the US, prompting their return to Tehran.
First Published: Monday, 14 Sep 2026 5:09 PM MYT
TEHRAN, Sept 14 — Iran’s nuclear chief was blocked from attending an annual conference today at the headquarters of the UN’s nuclear agency in Vienna due to opposition from the US, Iranian state television said.
“Mohammad Eslami and his delegation took a regular flight to Vienna on Saturday, but were blocked on the way because of obstructions by the US,” the state broadcaster reported, saying he had returned to the capital Tehran. — AFP
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