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US blocks Iran's nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna

⚡ Markets: Increases diplomatic friction between the US and Iran, reducing the likelihood of any near-term de-escalation or nuclear deal progress, which contributes to the geopolitical risk premium in oil markets.Brent

The United States prevented Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, from attending the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) general conference by opposing an exemption to UN sanctions. Iran protested the move, calling it a violation of international law and a dangerous precedent.

West MSM: noneNon-West State 4Regional 7Non-West Ind. 19 countries
12 sources across the spectrum
Non-West StateRT — US blocks Iranian nuclear chief from UN watchdog meeting
RegionalSouth China Morning Post — US blocks Iran’s nuclear chief from Vienna meeting
RegionalThe Straits Times — Iran protests as US prevents its nuclear chief attending IAEA meeting
Non-West StateIRNA — Blocking Iran’s nuclear chief from IAEA conference marks clear violation of rights: Envoy
Non-West StateIRNA — Blocking Iran’s nuclear chief from IAEA conference sets dangerous precedent: AEOI
RegionalArab News — Iran nuclear chief blocked from Vienna meeting
RegionalTimes of Israel — US energy secretary says Washington opposed Iranian nuclear chief attending IAEA conference
RegionalArab News — Iran nuclear chief blocked by US from Vienna meeting: state TV
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