ALWAGHT- The chief of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has reaffirmed that, according to on-site inspections, the Islamic Republic of Iran is not pursuing a nuclear weapons program.
Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Iran is not pursuing a nuclear weapons program, citing ongoing inspections as evidence. He warned that the absence of international oversight would only fuel suspicion.
The comment comes amid tensions over the possible activation of the “snapback” mechanism by European powers, which would restore UN sanctions and jeopardize a recent cooperation agreement between Iran and the IAEA. Iran’s parliament has already voted to suspend cooperation following attacks on its nuclear facilities attributed to the US and Israel.
Grossi acknowledged Iran’s security concerns, saying the IAEA is working diplomatically to address Tehran’s fears after its sites were targeted. Under the new Iranian legislation, inspectors can only return once the country’s nuclear security is guaranteed by the Supreme National Security Council.
His remarks followed Iran’s rejection of renewed talks and insistence that sanctions were not legally reinstated. Grossi also dismissed allegations based on satellite imagery, saying normal industrial activity at nuclear sites does not indicate any weapons-related work.
