News and updates about IAEA

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s new underground site in Isfahan still uninspected'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi tells PBS Frontline that Iran's new underground enrichment facility in Isfahan remains uninspected, calling it an “object of interest".

'Iran’s new underground site in Isfahan still uninspected'

IAEA: Iran’s heavy water plant is no longer operational

IAEA reports that Iran’s heavy water production plant at Khondab has been severely damaged and is no longer operational following an Israeli strike.

IAEA: Iran’s heavy water plant is no longer operational

IAEA:

'Iran is hiding enriched uranium'

'Up to 60 percent of enriched uranium is still stored in tunnels in Isfahan, allowing Iran to produce a nuclear bomb in a short period of time,' says Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

'Iran is hiding enriched uranium'

IAEA chief:

'Large portion of Iran’s uranium stockpile likely in Isfahan'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says more than 200 kg of Iran’s 60% enriched uranium is believed to remain at the Isfahan tunnel complex, one of the few nuclear sites not badly damaged in June strikes.

'Large portion of Iran’s uranium stockpile likely in Isfahan'

IAEA: No damage found at Iran nuclear sites

The IAEA says satellite imagery shows no damage to facilities containing nuclear material in Iran and no radiation risk.

IAEA: No damage found at Iran nuclear sites

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s stockpile and limited access raise serious concerns'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns that Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium and limited inspector access raise serious concerns, as the agency confirms damage to Natanz.

'Iran’s stockpile and limited access raise serious concerns'

IAEA confirms: Damage to Iran's nuclear facility

IAEA officially confirms damage to nuclear facility, which had appared intact earlier this week.

IAEA confirms: Damage to Iran's nuclear facility

IAEA report:

No access to Iran's nuclear sites after war

New IAEA report reveals Iran has denied access to nuclear sites bombed in June, leaving key details of its uranium stockpile unverified.

No access to Iran's nuclear sites after war

Unexploded bombs found at Iranian nuclear facility

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says IAEA must reach agreement with his country on protocols for visits to nuclear sites struck by US.

Unexploded bombs found at Iranian nuclear facility

Iran nuclear chief claims weapons have 'no place'

Iran’s nuclear chief says nuclear weapons have “no place" in Iran’s doctrine, rejects US pressure ahead of IAEA meeting.

Iran nuclear chief claims weapons have 'no place'

IAEA chief warns Iran standoff nearing breaking point

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns Iran must account for missing enriched uranium and allow inspections at bombed sites, saying the standoff “cannot go on forever".

IAEA chief warns Iran standoff nearing breaking point

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Drone strike crippled Chernobyl anti-radiation shield

International Atomic Energy Agency warns that the large protective shield meant to contain radioactive materials at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor was compromised after a UAV strike.

Drone strike crippled Chernobyl anti-radiation shield

IAEA chief:

'Iran still restricting access to key nuclear facilities'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says inspectors remain barred from Iran’s damaged nuclear sites at Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow after US strikes, with Tehran limiting cooperation despite partial inspection agreements.

'Iran still restricting access to key nuclear facilities'

Argentina nominates IAEA chief for UN Secretary-General

Argentina nominates IAEA chief Rafael Grossi as UN Secretary-General in 2027. He is backed by Paraguay and Italy as well.

Argentina nominates IAEA chief for UN Secretary-General

IAEA chief:

'We aim to restore verification inside Iran'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi vows to restore full verification in Iran, as Iran condemns a motion censuring it over lack of cooperation.

'We aim to restore verification inside Iran'

Iran weighs leaving nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Iranian official calls IAEA resolution 'anti-Iran,' says country weighing withdrawal from key nuclear treaty.

Iran weighs leaving nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Iran:

'No IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites without agreement'

Iran’s FM Araghchi says IAEA won’t access bombed nuclear sites without a deal. He rules out missile talks, slams US demands, and declares talks with Europe “no longer useful” after sanctions snapback.

'No IAEA access to bombed nuclear sites without agreement'

IAEA resolution targets Iran over uranium and site access

The US and Europe submit a draft resolution demanding Iran open bombed nuclear sites and account for enriched uranium. Iran warns of retaliation if the IAEA adopts the measure.

IAEA resolution targets Iran over uranium and site access

IAEA:

Iran blocking inspections of bombed nuclear sites

IAEA says in latest report that Iran has blocked access to bombed nuclear sites for five months. The agency warns its enriched uranium stockpile is unverified and calls the situation “a matter of serious concern.”

Iran blocking inspections of bombed nuclear sites

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites despite tensions

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites last week, denies violating treaty terms, while accusing IAEA of enabling Israeli strikes.

Iran says UN inspectors visited nuclear sites despite tensions

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Iran has not resumed enrichment, activity seen near nuclear sites

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, says that Iran has not resumed uranium enrichment since the outbreak of the war with Israel in June.

Iran has not resumed enrichment, activity seen near nuclear sites

IAEA:

Iran’s uranium stockpile survived US-Israeli bombing

Despite heavy US-Israeli strikes, Iran retains most of its enriched uranium, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

Iran’s uranium stockpile survived US-Israeli bombing

Iran:

'IAEA cooperation deal invalid because of snapback sanctions'

Iran says its Cairo nuclear deal with the IAEA is no longer valid after E3-triggered snapback sanctions. FM Araghchi warns the move hampers diplomacy.

'IAEA cooperation deal invalid because of snapback sanctions'

IAEA chief:

Iran talks at 'difficult juncture' as sanctions set to return

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns Iran talks are at a “difficult juncture” as snapback sanctions near. Dialogue continues, but Tehran accuses Europe of undermining diplomacy.

Iran talks at 'difficult juncture' as sanctions set to return

Iran:

'UN vote effectively suspended nuclear cooperation'

Iran's top security body says it will suspend cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog following a UN Security Council vote to reimpose sanctions.

'UN vote effectively suspended nuclear cooperation'

After US pressure:

Iran backs down on anti-Israel measure at IAEA

Iran abruptly withdraws a resolution condemning attacks on its nuclear sites, a move Western diplomats say followed intense US lobbying and a threat to cut IAEA funding.

Iran backs down on anti-Israel measure at IAEA

US Energy Secretary:

'Iran's nuclear weapons pathway must be dismantled'

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright declares that Iran's nuclear program must be "completely dismantled" following joint US-Israeli attacks on its enrichment plants.

'Iran's nuclear weapons pathway must be dismantled'

Amid Western pressure

Iran resumes limited cooperation with IAEA

Iran signs new nuclear framework with IAEA in Cairo, marking first talks since June war with Israel. Tehran demands guarantees before resuming US negotiations.

Iran resumes limited cooperation with IAEA

Nuclear experts

'Iran has no identifiable route to produce weapon-grade uranium'

Institute for Science and International Security report finds that 'for the first time in over 15 years, Iran has no identifiable route to produce weapon-grade uranium in its centrifuge plants.'

'Iran has no identifiable route to produce weapon-grade uranium'

IAEA chief:

'Time running out to resume Iran nuclear inspections'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns time is short to resume nuclear inspections in Iran. Talks continue as Europe threatens sanctions unless Tehran complies and re-engages in nuclear diplomacy.

'Time running out to resume Iran nuclear inspections'

Iran’s FM:

'Ready to resume nuclear talks - if US shows respect'

Iran says it’s close to a new IAEA deal, but demands respect and sovereignty before resuming nuclear cooperation.

'Ready to resume nuclear talks - if US shows respect'

Nuclear watchdog:

Iran grew near-weapons Uranium before Israeli strikes

IAEA reports Iran expanded 60% enriched uranium stockpile ahead of Israeli strikes, raising serious concerns over inspections and verification access.

Iran grew near-weapons Uranium before Israeli strikes

IAEA finds uranium traces at Syrian site bombed by Israel in 2007

International Atomic Energy Agency says it found uranium traces at a Syrian site bombed by Israel in 2007, renewing concerns it was a secret reactor.

IAEA finds uranium traces at Syrian site bombed by Israel in 2007

Iran defiantly continues talks with IAEA after Israeli strikes

Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the IAEA despite a recent Israeli-American bombing campaign that destroyed key sites.

Iran defiantly continues talks with IAEA after Israeli strikes

No inspections planned

Iran to host IAEA official

The IAEA's deputy head will visit Iran Monday to ease tensions, but no inspections will occur. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi reiterates that cooperation is contingent on new terms.

Iran to host IAEA official

Iran refuses to allow inspectors into nuclear facilities

A delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency, visiting Iran next week, is authorized solely to hold technical and professional discussions.

Iran refuses to allow inspectors into nuclear facilities

UN atomic agency pulls inspectors out of Iran amid threats

Departure follows Tehran's suspension of cooperation with UN atomic agency and rising threats against IAEA leadership.

UN atomic agency pulls inspectors out of Iran amid threats

Iran suspends IAEA access after US, Israeli strikes

Iran officially suspends cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, a move the US calls "unacceptable." This follows a 12-day conflict with Israel and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iran suspends IAEA access after US, Israeli strikes

IAEA chief:

'Iran months away from uranium production despite strikes'

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi reveals that Iran could resume enriched uranium production "in a matter of months," despite extensive damage from recent US and Israeli strikes.

'Iran months away from uranium production despite strikes'

Iran halts IAEA cooperation amid strike fallout

Following US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities, Iran announces it has ceased cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. Iran's Foreign Minister cites the IAEA's failure to condemn the attacks and its "regrettable role" in past issues as reasons.

Iran halts IAEA cooperation amid strike fallout

IAEA:

Iran's Fordow centrifuges 'no longer operational'

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirms "considerable damage" to Iran's Fordow enrichment plant, stating centrifuges are "no longer operational" after recent strikes.

Iran's Fordow centrifuges 'no longer operational'

Iranian Parliament greenlights suspension of IAEA cooperation

Iran's Parliament approves a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, following the war with Israel.

Iranian Parliament greenlights suspension of IAEA cooperation

IAEA chief:

'Iran's nuclear capabilities have been significantly set back'

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi tells Fox News that Iran's nuclear program has been "significantly" set back, a "night and day" difference from before June 13.

'Iran's nuclear capabilities have been significantly set back'

IAEA warns:

'Significant danger' at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

The IAEA reports "radiological and chemical contamination" at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, with IAEA chief Grossi warning of "significant danger" from alpha particles following Israeli strikes that likely damaged centrifuges.

'Significant danger' at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

IAEA confirms Israeli strikes damaged Iran's Arak reactor

UN nuclear watchdog confirms Israeli strikes damaged the heavy water production plant in Arak, says the plant was not operational and contained no nuclear material.

IAEA confirms Israeli strikes damaged Iran's Arak reactor

IAEA confirms:

'Severe damage' to Iranian centrifuges after Israeli strikes

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi confirms Iranian centrifuges at Natanz were "severely damaged if not destroyed altogether" by Israeli strikes.

'Severe damage' to Iranian centrifuges after Israeli strikes

IAEA:

Iran violating nuclear oversight, faces first rebuke in 20 years

In resolution backed by 19 nations, IAEA declares Iran in breach of its nuclear monitoring commitments, marking rare escalation amid warnings Tehran is nearing nuclear capability.

Iran violating nuclear oversight, faces first rebuke in 20 years

Over Iran's non-compliance

Western powers submit IAEA resolution

Western powers submit a resolution to the UN's nuclear watchdog condemning Iran's "non-compliance" with its nuclear obligations.

Western powers submit IAEA resolution

IAEA head

'Iran told me they'd build a nuke if they are attacked'

In his first interview with Israeli media, International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi tells i24NEWS an attack on Iran's nuclear program could have catastrophic consequences.

'Iran told me they'd build a nuke if they are attacked'

Western powers to censure Iran over nuclear non-compliance

Western nations to table a resolution at the UN nuclear agency, accusing Iran of non-compliance with safeguards obligations—a first in 20 years.

Western powers to censure Iran over nuclear non-compliance

Syria grants IAEA immediate access to suspected nuclear sites

Syria's new government grants the UN nuclear watchdog immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

Syria grants IAEA immediate access to suspected nuclear sites

Iran warns Europe:

'Sanctions will be met with retaliation'

Iran issues a stark warning to European powers, threatening retaliation if they exploit the latest UN report on its escalated uranium enrichment to reimpose sanctions.

'Sanctions will be met with retaliation'

Tehran claims:

'IAEA report - baseless accusations fueled by Israel'

Iran strongly objects to the IAEA's new nuclear report, calling it "politically motivated" and blames Israel for supplying "unreliable and misleading information" to the agency.

'IAEA report - baseless accusations fueled by Israel'

Herzog on Iran:

'Head of the snake must never possess nuclear weapon'

President Herzog reacts to the IAEA's report revealing Iran's accelerated uranium enrichment and non-compliance, urges the international community to "act now to stop Iran," stressing that allowing Iran to possess a nuclear weapon is unacceptable.

'Head of the snake must never possess nuclear weapon'

Diplomatic showdown:

Western powers eye Iran nuke breach at UN watchdog

Western powers are poised to declare Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations at the upcoming IAEA board meeting, a move anticipated to strain US-Iran talks and anger Tehran.

Western powers eye Iran nuke breach at UN watchdog

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 says Iran is open to restoring nuclear surveillance

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.

US-Iran talks are at a 'critical phase'

IAEA Director:

'Iran not far from possessing nuclear weapons'

Rafael Grossi told a French newspaper that while they still have a long way to go, the world has to recognize that Iran is 'not far' from obtaining nuclear weapons.

'Iran not far from possessing nuclear weapons'

Iran reaffirms commitment to cooperation with nuclear watchdog

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister says Tehran remains "committed" to cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Iran reaffirms commitment to cooperation with nuclear watchdog

Qatar calls on UN to monitor Israel’s alleged nuclear facilities

Qatar calls on International Atomic Energy Agency to place “all of Israel’s nuclear facilities” under international oversight.

Qatar calls on UN to monitor Israel’s alleged nuclear facilities