As of January 2026, the ultimate weapon of the nuclear deal to hold Khamenei in line, the “snapback” of UN global sanctions, which China and Russia cannot veto, expires.
Raisi also said Iran had not said it does not want nuclear inspectors from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog in the country.
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of shelling around the station and the IAEA has been trying to set up a safety mechanism to prevent accidents.
The increase in nuclear arsenals has raised eyebrows in the Middle East and other regions. Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons and continues to enrich uranium.
Russia and Ukraine have both accused the other of risking a nuclear accident, IAEA monitors have been posted at the station since September.
The UN nuclear watchdog has found uranium enriched to 84% in Iran - very close to weapons grade
In response to the Japanese and US president issuing a statement condemning potential use of Nuclear bombs against Ukraine, former Russian PM said the Japanese PM should disembowel himself.
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