Iran threatens to restrict IAEA access if board takes any action

"If any specific action is taken in the Board of Governors, Iran will take the necessary measures regarding its nuclear activities and the UN nuclear watchdog's access (to its sites)," said Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi.

He said he met the ambassadors of 17 members of the IAEA Board of Governors to warn that any "political move" at the upcoming meeting of the Board would threaten Tehran's cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

He said he also elaborated on Iran's positions during separate meetings with the ambassadors of Russia, China, Germany, France and Britain.