Iranian parliament deputy speaker accuses IAEA chief of lying

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told a major lie and will face consequences for it, Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad said on Saturday.

Nikzad said Grossi had “disgraced himself” and betrayed his position as a neutral international official. “He lied in his role at the IAEA and will certainly pay the price,” he said.

Nikzad also condemned US President Donald Trump, calling him “reckless,” and said both the United States and Israel miscalculated Iran’s capabilities. “They failed to recognize the Iranian people, our defensive strength, and the leadership of the Supreme Leader,” he said.

He described the military confrontation as a “mistaken war” launched by Washington and Tel Aviv, which ended in what he called a “painful blow” to the attackers.

He added that the Iranian people’s turnout at the funerals sent a clear message of resilience. “The world should know that any imposed war on Iran will bring disgrace and humiliation to the arrogant powers and the Zionist regime,” he said.