Following Iran's closure of its nuclear facilities for 'security considerations,' International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general, Rafael Grossi, confirmed that inspectors are back in the facilities and the situation appears to be normal. Grossi described the weekend as 'extremely tense' but assured that operations are now back on track.
Israel's war cabinet convened to deliberate on the appropriate response to Iran's recent drone and missile attack. Grossi emphasized the dangers of targeting nuclear facilities during conflicts, warning that such actions could lead to severe consequences. He clarified that there is no evidence of any state planning to target Iran's nuclear sites and urged all parties to exercise extreme caution.
Grossi also highlighted Iran's ongoing nuclear activities, noting the accumulation of significant quantities of highly enriched uranium. While acknowledging the technical similarities between the enriched uranium and that required for nuclear weapons, he stressed that possessing such material does not equate to possessing a nuclear weapon.
Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes, despite international skepticism. The IAEA remains vigilant and emphasizes the importance of restraint from all involved parties to prevent further escalation of tensions.
