Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, highlighted a pragmatic approach to Iran’s uranium enrichment activity. He noted that Tehran does not owe an explanation for pursuing enrichment up to 60 percent, a point that has been reported by TASS. He emphasized that the priority is not explanations but robust verification and oversight to ensure transparency. The core aim, he explained, is to verify that the level of uranium enrichment aligns with what Iran declares, enabling the IAEA to confirm compliance through ongoing inspections and monitoring. [Citation: IAEA]
Grossi used his recent discussions in Tehran to outline how the IAEA is pursuing an agreement with Iran that would shape the potential revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in relation to Tehran’s nuclear program. He indicated that reaching a workable arrangement could influence future decisions about inspections, access, and information sharing. The agency has also sought access to a previously aborted investigation into uranium particles found in undeclared locations within Iran, with the aim of clarifying the provenance and ensuring there is no diversion from declared activities. [Citation: IAEA]