Grossi: IAEA Inspects Iran’s Unattacked Nuclear Sites

By Staff, Agencies

The International Atomic Energy Agency [IAEA] Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed that inspectors have visited all Iranian nuclear sites unaffected by June's attacks, while access to Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow remains restricted due to security concerns.

Grossi refrained from condemning the US strike on Iranian territory, which took place amid ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington. He noted, however, that the Agency has conducted inspections at all Iranian facilities not directly targeted by the attacks.

According to Russia Today, Grossi told the Austrian Newspaper Die Presse that IAEA inspectors remain in Iran, but inspections were suspended after the June attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.

The IAEA Director General claimed that the main facilities sustained extensive damage, and inspections were impossible for security reasons.

He added that Iran subsequently restricted its cooperation with the IAEA.

Grossi noted that the Agency sought dialogue with the Iranian side and held talks in Cairo, during which an agreement was reached.

He stated that IAEA inspectors were able to visit all facilities that had not been attacked.

However, Grossi said that access to Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow is still not possible.