Iran (IMNA) - In an online interview with Colombian media, Grossi noted that after extensive negotiations, IAEA inspectors recently returned to Iran and visited the Bushehr reactor as an initial step toward resuming inspections. He emphasized that Iran and the IAEA still need to finalize technical modalities and measures for accessing all sites, including those damaged by US-Israeli attacks, as nuclear material remains under the rubble and continues to be a concern.
Grossi explained that the IAEA is working to rebuild contact with Iran, which was severed due to attacks, and acknowledged that military strikes might have only short-term effects, conceding that such actions will not eliminate Iran’s nuclear program. He firmly rejected the notion that his reports gave the United States a green light for military action, clarifying that the reports merely documented the status of Iran’s nuclear program without revealing anything new or justifying attacks.
Regarding nuclear weapons, Grossi clarified that his reports clearly indicated Iran had no plans to build nuclear weapons either previously or currently, and he dismissed any claims that his reports provided a reason for war as completely incorrect.
Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized European countries for weakening their position in diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear issue, suggesting they would have a reduced role in future negotiations. His comments followed the conclusion of the snapback process led by the UK, Germany, and France, which sought to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran. Araghchi stated that the European trio viewed the snapback as a means to pressure Iran, but it ultimately failed to solve any issues and only complicated diplomacy.
Asked about the status of the cooperation agreement Tehran signed with the IAEA in Cairo on September 9, Araghchi said the deal no longer serves as a basis for cooperation. He added that Iran will soon announce a new approach to its collaboration with the UN atomic watchdog.
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