By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/iran-rejects-u-s-demand-inspection-military-sites Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Iran rejects U.S. demand for inspection of its military sites World Aug 29, 2017 9:20 AM EDT TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has dismissed a top U.S. diplomat’s demand for the inspection of Iranian military sites by the U.N. nuclear watchdog, shrugging off comments by America’s ambassador to the U.N. as only a “dream.” Iran’s government spokesman Mohammad Bagher Nobakht told reporters that the demand by Ambassador Nikki Haley wasn’t worth any attention. Iran will not accept any inspection of its sites and “especially our military sites.” He says the sites and all information about them are “classified.” Iranian state TV broadcast his Nobakht’s remarks. Earlier last week Haley said the United States wants inspection of Iranian military and non-military sites to determine its compliance with the landmark 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. The deal saw Iran cap its nuclear activities, in return for lifting of crippling sanctions. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has dismissed a top U.S. diplomat’s demand for the inspection of Iranian military sites by the U.N. nuclear watchdog, shrugging off comments by America’s ambassador to the U.N. as only a “dream.” Iran’s government spokesman Mohammad Bagher Nobakht told reporters that the demand by Ambassador Nikki Haley wasn’t worth any attention. Iran will not accept any inspection of its sites and “especially our military sites.” He says the sites and all information about them are “classified.” Iranian state TV broadcast his Nobakht’s remarks. Earlier last week Haley said the United States wants inspection of Iranian military and non-military sites to determine its compliance with the landmark 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. The deal saw Iran cap its nuclear activities, in return for lifting of crippling sanctions. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now