Event Brief
US blocks Iran nuclear chief from IAEA meeting in Vienna
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 8:12 AM ET
Summary: The United States opposed an exemption from UN “snapback” sanctions, preventing Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami from attending the IAEA General Conference in Vienna. Iran said Austria revoked his visa and accused US pressure, while the US said it objected to the exemption allowing travel despite snapback sanctions.
WHO: United States; Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami; Iran’s ambassador to the IAEA; Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei; Austria
WHAT: The US blocked an exemption that would have allowed Eslami to travel to the IAEA General Conference, and Iran said Austria revoked his visa.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026
WHERE: Vienna, Austria
WHY: The US objected to an exemption that would have allowed Eslami to travel despite UN “snapback” sanctions reimposed under the Security Council mechanism.
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