IAEA chief says renewed access to Iran nuclear sites could have ‘positive repercussions’
IAEA chief says renewed access to Iran nuclear sites could have ‘positive repercussions’ Rafael Grossi, the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Monday that restoring its access to key facilities in Iran could have “very, very positive repercussions” for Tehran, as the US, Britain, France and Germany prepare to seek a resolution referring Iran to the UN Security…
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has stated that restoring access to key Iranian nuclear facilities could yield "very, very positive repercussions" for Tehran. This comes as the US, Britain, France, and Germany prepare to seek a UN Security Council resolution referring Iran to the council. The IAEA has been unable to access several key nuclear sites since Israel struck them in June 2025, followed by a new war in February.
Grossi urged Iran to engage with the agency, stating that the best way for a positive outcome is for Iran to cooperate. He emphasized that continued engagement with Iran, including renewed access to nuclear sites, would have significant positive consequences. Prior to the June 2025 strikes, the IAEA estimated Iran had around 440kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels.
The whereabouts of that stockpile remain uncertain since the strikes. Grossi described the lack of contact with Iran as "regrettable," noting that unresolved issues would persist until the agency can regain access to assess Iran's nuclear activities.
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