The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed concerns about Iran’s uranium enrichment and lack of international monitoring, raising suspicions about its nuclear activities, Deutsche Welle reports.
IAEA head Rafael Mariano Grossi stated that Iran is “weeks rather than months” away from having enough enriched uranium for a bomb but clarified that it does not mean Iran currently possesses a nuclear weapon. The agency noted that achieving a functional nuclear warhead requires more than just enriched material.
Grossi highlighted Iran’s lack of transparency and limited access for inspectors, which contributes to speculation about its nuclear intentions. Despite Iran’s claims that the material is for medical or civilian purposes, unresolved findings, such as traces of enriched uranium in unexpected locations, raise doubts.
He condemned any notion of attacking nuclear facilities and expressed concern about the normalization of talk about nuclear weapons. He stated that Iran’s objectives are unclear and emphasized the need for greater transparency and cooperation from Tehran.
