Rafael Grossi

IAEA says Iran is open to restoring nuclear surveillance

IAEA to dispatch a technical team to Tehran to explore reinstating surveillance at Iranian nuclear sites, signaling cautious progress in nuclear oversight.

IAEA chief:

US-Iran talks are at a 'critical phase'

The UN’s atomic watchdog chief says during visit to Tehran that negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear program are at a pivotal stage.

IAEA chief warns:

'Time is running out to curb Iran’s nuclear program'

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warns that time is running out to reach an agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program as the country continues accelerating its uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels.

IAEA chief:

'Iran pressing the gas on uranium enrichment'

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says Iran is significantly ramping up its uranium enrichment efforts, approaching levels close to weapons-grade.

IAEA warns:

Iran to significantly increase its highly enriched uranium

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi tells Reuters that Iran is "dramatically" increasing its capacity to produce uranium enriched to up to 60% purity: We do not have any diplomatic process ongoing.

Iran's new proposal to avoid nuclear sanctions

IAEA chief calls proposal in which Iran would agree not to enrich uranium above 60% purity 'a step in the right direction.'

During trip to Iran

IAEA chief visits Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, who visited Iran at the end of last week, reportedly toured the Natanz nuclear facility and the heavily fortified Fordow enrichment site.

Iranian officials to IAEA:

'Willing to discuss nuclear program, but no external pressure'

Iranian officials meet IAEA chief in Tehran, express openness to addressing concerns about nuclear program while maintaining stance against external pressure.

IAEA chief arrives in Tehran to discuss nuclear program

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to meet Iranian officials to address various aspects of cooperation between the agency and Iran.

Iranian nuclear program:

IAEA chief to visit Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi says he will meet with Iranian officials to address various aspects of a March 2023 statement which outlines a framework for cooperation between the agency and Iran.

Iran's nuclear program

IAEA chief may visit Iran in the coming days

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, expresses optimism about working constructively with US President-elect Donald Trump.

IAEA chief:

'Unlikely Iran will agree to reverse ban on our inspectors'

International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi says "the ship has sailed" on Iran reversing its ban on IAEA inspectors responsible for monitoring uranium enrichment at its nuclear sites.

IAEA chief:

'Greater willingness by Iran to engage on its nuclear program'

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to travel to Tehran in October as the agency still seeks answers from Iran on its uranium enrichment.

IAEA chief hopes to meet Iranian President

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to hold talks with new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by November on improving Iran's cooperation with his agency.

IAEA chief:

'Talk in Iran about change in nuclear policy must stop'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: The loose talk about nuclear weapons in Iran is extremely serious for me. And I think it should stop.

IAEA chief:

'Iran's cooperation is completely unsatisfactory'

UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi blasts Iran over its continued failure to cooperate with the IAEA's probe of its nuclear program.

IAEA chief arrives for a visit in Tehran

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi expected to speak at a conference and meet officials for talks on Tehran's nuclear program.

IAEA chief to visit Iran

The visit comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the IAEA over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

IAEA chief:

'Situation in Iran is business as usual'

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the agency is still on alert over possible Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

IAEA chief:

'Concerned Israel will attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran closed its nuclear facilities on Sunday over "security considerations".

For the first time in 13 years

IAEA chief visits Syria to restart talks

IAEA inspectors last visited Syria in 2011, seeking to revive a stalled investigation into activity at a nuclear site in Syria's eastern desert which Israel bombed in 2007.

IAEA chief:

'Iran's uranium enrichment activity remains high'

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Iran continues to enrich uranium well beyond the needs for commercial nuclear use.

IAEA chief:

'Iran not entirely transparent on nuclear program'

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warns about Iran after senior official says the country has all it needs to build a weapon.

IAEA chief:

'Iran is barely cooperating with us'

Rafael Grossi says the International Atomic Energy Agency feels it is being held "hostage" to Iran's disputes with Western countries.

IAEA chief:

'Int'l community losing interest in Iran's nuclear program'

Rafael Grossi, head of International Atomic Energy Agency: There is a certain routinization of what is going on in Iran.

IAEA chief:

'We will never politicize our work in Iran'

Rafael Grossi pushes back on Israel’s claims that his agency capitulated to Iranian pressure.

Netanyahu is in Europe to lessen the damage Lapid did to Israel

While working non-stop to gain support for stopping Iran, the PM has to go to Europe to do damage control after Lapid's incitement. Op-ed.

IAEA board backs second term for Rafael Grossi

UN nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board backs Grossi to serve as director general until 2027.

Netanyahu to IAEA Director:

'Are we permitted to defend ourselves?'

PM responds to IAEA director Rafael Grossi's claim an attack on Iran's nuclear program would violate international law.

After IAEA chief's visit:

Iran to reconnect surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

IAEA chief says he held "constructive" talks with Iranian officials after discovery of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade level.

IAEA confirms:

Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran, meet senior officials

Grossi’s visit to Iran follows the IAEA report which said that inspectors found uranium particles enriched to nearly bomb grade.

Report: IAEA chief to visit Tehran on Saturday

Diplomatic source says Rafael Grossi will attempt to "relaunch the dialogue" on Iran's atomic work.

Iran:

'IAEA chief to visit Tehran in the coming days'

The visit comes after IAEA inspectors recently found uranium enriched to 84-percent purity in Iran.

IAEA chief:

'If talks with Iran fail, the situation could worsen'

Head of UN nuclear watchdog underscores urgency of resuscitating efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear program.

IAEA chief:

'Iran has enough material for several nuclear weapons'

Rafael Grossi says Iran has not yet built a nuclear weapon and the West should redouble efforts to stop it.

IAEA Director-General:

'Iran has enough material for more than one nuclear device'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Iran can make a nuclear bomb but there is no indication it currently has a nuclear weapons program.

IAEA chief:

'I hope I can visit Tehran as part of probe'

IAEA head Rafael Grossi says he hopes planned visit to Tehran as part of probe into uranium traces found in Iran will still take place.

Iranian negotiator to meet IAEA chief

Head of Iran's atomic energy agency to meet with the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog amid attempts to revive 2015 deal.

IAEA chief:

'The issues with Iran are not going to be wished away'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says his inspectors have limited access to Iran's nuclear facilities and hopes to meet Iranians in a few days.

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity'

Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, warns Iran’s nuclear program is "moving ahead very, very fast".

IAEA chief:

'Iran's nuclear program is galloping ahead'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: For almost five weeks I have had very limited visibility and Iran's nuclear program is galloping ahead.

IAEA chief visits Israel, will meet Bennett

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi’s visit to Israel comes days after the IAEA said Iran hasn't answered questions on undeclared nuclear material.

IAEA:

'Iran not answering questions on undeclared nuclear activity'

IAEA director general Rafael Grossi says Iran has not yet clarified queries over possible undeclared nuclear activity.

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s ability to enrich uranium has expanded'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi calls on Russia and the West to find “common denominators” that could allow talks with Iran to resume.

Ukraine asks IAEA for equipment to operate nuclear power plants

Ukraine asks UN atomic agency for equipment it needs to operate nuclear plants during the war with Russia.

IAEA chief:

'If Iran strives for normalcy, it must exercise transparency'

IAEA Director Rafael Grossi: Israel is a very important partner and friend of the IAEA, I understand its concerns.

IAEA chief to visit Iran on Saturday

The visit comes as nuclear talks between Iran and world powers are at a critical stage.

IAEA chief: We are dealing with a very different Iran

Rafael Grossi says advances made by Iran mean changes will have to be made to original nuclear agreement.

IAEA chief: No progress in talks with Iran

IAEA director general Rafael Grossi says talks in Tehran on monitoring of Iran's nuclear program were inconclusive.

Iran hopes IAEA chief's visit is 'constructive'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister and head of Atomic Energy Organization during Tehran visit.

Iran invites IAEA chief for talks

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi last week expressed concern over a lack of contact with Iranian authorities.

IAEA chief says he has had no recent contact with Iran

Rafael Grossi says it is “astonishing” that he has had no contact with Iranian government over several important outstanding issues.

IAEA chief to visit Iran before the end of November

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says he intends to visit Tehran “soon” to discuss specific concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.

IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear program going 'full steam ahead'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says North Korea continuing to work on plutonium separation, uranium enrichment and other nuclear activities.

IAEA, Iran reach agreement on access to nuclear facilities

IAEA Director General says new agreement with Iran will allow space for diplomatic talks.

IAEA chief to visit Iran

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to fly to Tehran, hold talks in attempt to ease standoff between Iran and the West over 2015 nuclear deal.

IAEA chief: Pause in talks leaves us in 'uncomfortable position'

IAEA chief speaks out against pause in talks with Iran on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

IAEA chief: Iran hasn't answered questions on uranium discovery

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: Iran has failed to answer questions about the discovery of uranium particles at undeclared sites.

IAEA strikes deal with Iran to continue inspections

Iran had threatened to partly suspend nuclear inspections by the UN's atomic agency as of Tuesday.

IAEA chief visits Iran, will meet senior officials

The visit comes ahead of deadline on which Iran said it would suspend nuclear inspections by the agency.