Rafael Grossi

Syria admits to possessing nuclear material

Syrian Foreign Minister announces that the IAEA will receive access to a site in Deir ez-Zor after more than 18 years, effectively confirming the presence of nuclear material in the country.

IAEA chief:

'Most of Iran’s highly enriched uranium still at Isfahan'

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the majority of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is likely still stored at Isfahan, which was hit by airstrikes but sustained less damage than other sites.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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:

'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.

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.

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.

IAEA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Iranian TV host declares: We'll enrich as we choose

Watch: In segment translated by MEMRI, Iranian TV host Amir-Hossein Tahmasebi announces Iran's new "nuclear ambiguity" policy, states Iran will enrich uranium as it chooses, retain all material, trade freely, and build facilities anywhere.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.