Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said talks aimed at resolving Iran’s nuclear issue remain ongoing, according to an interview with an Argentine newspaper.
Grossi claimed that Iran currently possesses around 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent, a level he described as close to weapons-grade enrichment and therefore requiring what he called strict and precise technical monitoring.
His remarks come amid previous statements of a similar nature by the IAEA chief, which contributed to creating the political environment that preceded hostile actions by the Israeli regime and the United States against Tehran.
Grossi emphasized that the full return of IAEA inspectors to Iran and the resumption of monitoring missions within existing agreements are essential for producing what he described as credible assessments of Iran’s nuclear program.
Without effective monitoring, it will not be possible to make reliable technical judgments about the nature of Iran’s nuclear activities, Rafael Grossi said.
He added that negotiations and consultations are continuing with Iranian officials as well as other international actors, including the United States, European countries, Russia, and China, with the aim of reaching a sustainable and verifiable solution to manage Iran’s nuclear program.
Grossi stressed that these efforts are purely technical in nature and intended to reduce risks related to nuclear proliferation.
MNA