IAEA Chief Demands Full Access to All Iranian Nuclear Sites
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi urged Iran to grant inspectors full access to all nuclear sites, especially those damaged in recent conflicts. He reported no repair work or construction activity at affected sites since June 2025, based on remote monitoring. However, the agency requires physical inspections to assess nuclear materials and has faced restrictions in Iran, including deactivated cameras and revoked expert accreditations.
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- IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi demanded Iran grant full access to all nuclear facilities.
- No repair or construction work has been observed at damaged Iranian nuclear sites since June 2025.
- IAEA inspectors have faced significant restrictions in Iran in recent months.
- The agency seeks to resume physical inspections to assess nuclear materials.
- Israel has stated it will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has called on Iran to grant inspectors unrestricted access to all of its nuclear facilities, particularly those damaged during recent hostilities. Grossi stated before the UN Security Council that Iranian authorities have not initiated any repair or reconstruction work on their damaged nuclear centers. IAEA inspectors have been monitoring the situation remotely, analyzing satellite imagery and technical data, and have not detected any construction or engineering activity at the affected sites since June 2025.
Despite the lack of observed activity, the IAEA insists on resuming physical inspections to accurately assess the condition of nuclear materials. Grossi directly demanded that Tehran provide unimpeded access to the country's entire nuclear infrastructure. This issue remains a critical point in Middle Eastern security, with Israel emphasizing its commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Recent months have seen significant restrictions imposed by Iran on IAEA inspectors, including the deactivation of surveillance cameras and the revocation of accreditation for experienced European experts. The agency is now seeking to re-establish constructive dialogue and ensure compliance with safeguard agreements. The UN Security Council is scheduled to continue discussions on Iran's nuclear program, with international mediators pushing for transparency and adherence to resolutions. The IAEA stresses that only direct access to all restricted sites can confirm the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.
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