UN nuclear agency criticizes Iran for barring inspectors, escalating tensions

Iran barred several experienced IAEA inspectors from accessing its nuclear sites in an 'unprecedented' move.
IAEA chief Grossi condemned the action as excessive and hindering oversight of Iran's atomic program.
The UK, France and Germany maintained sanctions on Iran over its nuclear and missile programs.
Iran claimed it acted in response to the political abuse of the IAEA by Western nations.
The situation threatens to further escalate tensions between Iran and the international community.