A senior Iranian diplomat has slammed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, warning that his recent “biased and destructive” remarks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program make the situation worse.

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna has accused the United States of exerting political pressure on countries to block support for a resolution prohibiting attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities.

Iran’s foreign minister has confirmed the arrival of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following several months of hiatus.