The IAEA Chief Grossi denies that Iran is on the verge of completing nuclear weapons, stating that while there are serious concerns, there is no evidence of a systematic plan for nuclear weapon development.
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, articulated in an interview with CNN on March 3 that the claim of Iran nearing the completion of nuclear weapons is unfounded. He emphasized that while military actions from the United States and Israel are ongoing against Iran's nuclear development, there is no imminent risk of Iran having atomic weapons ready for deployment. Grossi refuted suggestions that Iran could produce nuclear weapons in a matter of days or weeks, reiterating ongoing serious concerns regarding Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium and its lack of transparency with IAEA inspectors.
In response to assertions made by former U.S. President Trump, who indicated on February 28 that Iran was rekindling its nuclear ambitions, Grossi clarified that the timelines being constructed around Iran's nuclear development could be subjective. He remarked that the perceived trajectory of Iran's nuclear capability might be influenced by the perspectives of various nations, including the U.S. and Israel, but the IAEA does not possess information that definitively points to a structured approach for Iran to develop or possess nuclear weapons at this time.
Grossi further reiterated the IAEA's position through a social media post on the same day, asserting that while there are no direct evidences of Iran manufacturing nuclear weapons, there are numerous serious concerns that need to be monitored. This statement underscores the complexity of the geopolitical landscape surrounding Iran's nuclear program, where both regional and global implications remain significant as these discussions continue to evolve.
