IAEA Chief Warns Iran Could Restart Uranium Enrichment in Months, Despite Recent Airstrikes

Rafael Grossi, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has stated that Iran could potentially restart producing enriched uranium within months, despite recent airstrikes on its nuclear sites by the US and Israel.

Grossi emphasized that Iran's capabilities and expertise in nuclear technology remain intact, highlighting the country's sophisticated nuclear technology and industrial capacity. He stressed that the knowledge and capacity to produce enriched uranium cannot be undone.

While concerns persist about Iran's nuclear capabilities, Grossi clarified that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons. However, the IAEA has found unexplained traces of uranium at undeclared sites in Iran, raising questions about the country's nuclear activities.

Grossi also expressed uncertainty about the current location of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, emphasizing the need for clarification and confirmation of the status of the material.

Iran has rejected Grossi's request to visit the damaged sites and suspended cooperation with the IAEA. Recent airstrikes by Israel and the US targeted Iranian nuclear and military facilities, with conflicting claims about the impact on Iran's nuclear program.

There are concerns about whether Iran managed to move its stockpile of enriched uranium before the attacks, as the material could potentially be used for nuclear weapons production. US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about Iran moving the uranium stockpile.

According to the source: Times of India.