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IAEA head raises alarm over Tehran’s nuclear progress amid breakdown in monitoring
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The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has issued a stark warning that Iran could be just months away from enriching enough uranium for a nuclear bomb, citing the country’s rapid advancements and limited international oversight.
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), expressed deep concern over the lack of transparency surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, especially after Tehran reduced cooperation with inspectors and disabled key monitoring equipment.
“At the current rate, they could have weapons-grade material in a matter of months,” Grossi stated, adding that the agency has not been able to verify the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear activities for some time.
The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions and the collapse of efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement. Iran maintains that its program is purely for civilian purposes, but experts point to the stockpiling of highly enriched uranium as a red flag.
International powers are urging Iran to return to full compliance and resume dialogue, while the IAEA continues to call for renewed access to critical sites and data.
The situation has prompted widespread diplomatic concern, with fears that the growing nuclear risk could further destabilize an already volatile Middle East.