Vienna – March 2, 2026 – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will convene a special session of its Board of Governors in the coming hours to discuss developments related to recent events involving Iran, the agency announced. The meeting was called at the request of Russia’s permanent mission to international organizations in Vienna, and follows a request from Iran’s own representatives to review the situation.
The extraordinary session is expected to take place ahead of the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting, and will focus on matters directly associated with recent military activity in the region. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi is slated to provide opening remarks, after which participating member states will discuss concerns raised by the events.
The agency has emphasized that it continues to closely monitor the nuclear and radiological situation in the Middle East and remains in constant contact with countries across the region. Recent IAEA statements note that, so far, there is no evidence of any radiological impact related to ongoing tensions.
The special session comes amid heightened regional sensitivity following recent military operations involving multiple nations. Member states are expected to use the forum to assess potential implications for nuclear safety, security, and compliance with international safeguards, and to encourage continued diplomatic engagement. Observers highlight that the session represents the IAEA’s role in facilitating dialogue and information sharing among its 35‑member Board of Governors in times of uncertainty.
