18/09/23 (Agence Europe) – On Sunday 17 September, the European Union expressed its deep concern at Iran’s decision on Saturday to withdraw the official designation of several experienced inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) responsible for monitoring and verifying its nuclear programme. It urged Tehran to reverse its decision without delay. “Particularly worrying is the direct and severe impact of this decision on the Agency’s ability to conduct its verification activities, which includes the monitoring of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA)”, the spokesperson for the European External Action Service emphasised in a press release. (CG)