Rafael Grossi's warning about Iran's uranium reserves and the need to resume inspections

Rafael Grossi, warning about the state of Iran's uranium reserves, urged Tehran to agree to the resumption of inspections as soon as possible.

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, once again called on Iran to resume the nuclear inspections process without delay. He emphasized in an interview with Reuters on Wednesday, September 3, that "the negotiations for this agreement cannot continue for months," and he also warned that prolonging this process could lead to a new crisis.

Under the new regulations in Iran, continued cooperation with the IAEA will only be possible if approved by the Supreme National Security Council, and any future inspections will require the council's green light. Grossi said that this process must be concluded as soon as possible, expressing hope that an agreement will be reached before next week's meeting of the Board of Governors.

Meanwhile, a confidential IAEA report shared with member states shows that Iran had more than 440 kilograms of 60 percent enriched uranium at the time of the Israeli attacks last June. Experts believe that this amount could be enough to produce about 10 nuclear bombs if enrichment continues.

Explaining the situation, Grossi added: "The general perception is that nuclear materials still exist, but this needs to be independently verified." He emphasized that although there has been no sign of widespread transfer of these materials, Tehran is obliged to be transparent about the status of its stockpiles.

The IAEA Director General also noted that recent US and Israeli airstrikes have not eliminated Iran's ability to build new enrichment equipment. He reiterated: "We have always tried to make room for diplomacy, but this process must be done within a reasonable timeframe."

The International Atomic Energy Agency will meet in Vienna next week. Grossi has already presented two reports to members on the status of Iran's nuclear program, stressing "the urgent need to reach an agreement on inspections" and "serious concerns about Iran's enriched uranium stockpile."