Israel on offensive against IAEA over Iran

JERUSALEM (AFP) — Campaigning for tougher sanctions on Iran, Israel went on the offensive Tuesday against the UN nuclear watchdog, accusing its leaders of playing into Tehran's hands over its nuclear ambitions.
"Unfortunately there are foreign officials playing the Iranians' game by contributing to the Iranian strategy of foot-dragging," Israeli foreign ministry spokesman Mark Regev told AFP.
"From this point of view the International (Atomic Energy) Agency and its leadership are guilty," Regev added.
"One could ask whether the agency agreed to fulfil the role the Iranians want it to play, to allow Tehran to implement its strategy," he said.
The criticism comes with the IAEA poised to publish a new report on Iran's nuclear ambitions that will serve as a key part of further discussions at the United Nations on whether to impose follow-up sanctions on Tehran.