Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has reiterated that the agency has found no evidence of Iran actively pursuing nuclear weapons. Despite what he described as “political and non-technical reports” regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, Grossi confirmed the agency’s findings in an interview with CNN.
Grossi stated, “The agency has not found any evidence of an organized effort by Iran to build nuclear weapons.” Addressing speculation about the time it would take for Iran to develop such weapons, he noted, “Undoubtedly, this is not for tomorrow, but perhaps not for several years. However, these are merely speculations, which is why I say we truly don’t know.”
While repeating previous claims about inspectors not being fully informed of all of Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities, Grossi emphasized, “What I have reported so far is that I have not seen evidence of an organized move towards nuclear weapon production.”
It’s worth noting that Iran is subject to the most extensive IAEA inspections of any member state under safeguards. Despite this rigorous oversight, no evidence of Iran’s movement or intention to use nuclear energy for military purposes has ever been presented.
However, in his recent report to the IAEA Board of Governors, Grossi used what some have described as contradictory and politically charged language, putting pressure on Iran. Furthermore, the Director General has refrained from condemning the Zionist regime’s recent military attack on an Iranian nuclear facility, which is a member of the IAEA and a signatory to the safeguards agreement, only calling for de-escalation. This stance is despite IAEA General Conference resolutions and decisions that deem any threat or attack on a member state’s nuclear facilities a violation of international law and the UN Charter, and therefore condemnable.
