IAEA Director Grossi Confirms Iran Lacks Nuclear Weapon
Summary
According to Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran was not manufacturing a nuclear bomb at the time when Israel began its attacks. In an interview with the Argentine newspaper La Nación, Grossi clarified that while Iran has enriched uranium to 60%—a level close to weapons-grade—it has not provided full cooperation or all necessary explanations about its nuclear program. Despite these concerns, Grossi emphasized that the IAEA has no tangible evidence that Iran has taken steps toward weaponization, meaning there is no proof that Iran is assembling or producing nuclear explosives.
Grossi further explained that the IAEA does not speculate on a country's intentions and only reports on what it can verify through concrete evidence. He reiterated that, as of now, Iran has not produced a nuclear bomb. When questioned about claims that Iran could have nuclear weapons within weeks, Grossi cautioned against making such definitive predictions, recalling past intelligence failures like those regarding Iraq’s alleged weapons of mass destruction. He stressed the importance of relying on verified facts rather than speculation or political statements.
Source: La Nacion
Ethno-Geopolitical Perspective
- Has Israeli military aggression against Iran’s nuclear facilities contributed to escalating tensions and regional instability?
- What role do Western powers play in enabling Israeli military actions that destabilize the region and hinder peaceful resolutions?
- How do Israel’s military actions affect the prospects for a balanced and equitable security architecture in the Middle East?
