IAEA has been completely blind to Iran’s nuclear program for over a year, Rafael Grossi says
Speaking to the IAEA's Board of Governors, Grossi said the watchdog's lack of information on Iran’s nuclear program is a "serious proliferation concern" and "needs to be rectified."
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been largely unaware of Iran's nuclear activities for more than a year, according to the agency's Director-General Rafael Grossi. Grossi informed the agency's Board of Governors that the IAEA has not received any information from Iran about the status of its declared nuclear material or facilities, nor has it had access to these facilities for verification.
As a result, the IAEA was unable to determine the status of these facilities and the associated nuclear material, which is a significant concern for proliferation. Grossi urged Iran to engage constructively with the agency to implement safeguards and fulfill its responsibilities under the NPT. Iran has refused IAEA inspectors access since the 2025 Israeli-US attacks, claiming the agency would share classified information with the attackers.
Iran's obstruction of IAEA access dates back to at least 2021, when it violated a deal to renew access to the Karaj nuclear site. Despite this, neither Iran nor the US is currently pushing for IAEA involvement as they resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
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