The UN’s nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, calls on Iran to “re-engage” with its chief, Rafael Grossi, so inspections can resume at nuclear sites damaged in strikes attributed to the United States and Israel about a year ago. Grossi makes the request as Western governments press for an IAEA board resolution supporting access and continued oversight of the affected facilities.
Sources report that Iran has not yet informed the IAEA about what happened to those bombed nuclear sites or about the nuclear material stored there, including uranium enriched to near bomb-grade levels. Without Iran’s cooperation and documentation, the IAEA says it cannot confirm the status of the damaged installations or the whereabouts and handling of the stored material.
The renewed push comes alongside the diplomatic effort at the IAEA’s board level, with the United States leading a draft resolution aimed at restarting inspections and strengthening the agency’s ability to verify relevant information. The reporting reflects the IAEA’s focus on restoring inspection access and clarifying the circumstances surrounding the damaged sites and materials.
