"Calls in Iran for the arrest and execution of IAEA Director General Grossi are unacceptable and should be condemned," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on X on Saturday.
"We support the lAEA's critical verification and monitoring efforts in Iran and commend the Director General and the lAEA for their dedication and professionalism. We call on Iran to provide for the safety and security of IAEA personnel."
His comments came after the hardline Kayhan newspaper, overseen by Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, called for the arrest and execution of Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The paper alleged that there are “dozens of documents” proving Grossi’s espionage for Israel.
