Rafael Grossi
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worldIran Nuclear Deal Hinges on IAEA Access to Blocked Weapons Sites
Experts warn the success of U.S.-Iran talks depends on Iran allowing IAEA inspectors access to its long-blocked nuclear weapons facilities.
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worldIAEA Chief Declares Iran Nuclear Inspections 'Going to Happen'
Rafael Grossi pushes back against conflicting narratives from US and Iranian officials, insisting that the framework deal mandates IAEA oversight of all nuclear facilities, with access to enrichment sites necessary to salvage the accord.
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worldIAEA Chief Confirms Iran Nuclear Inspections to Proceed Despite Tehran’s Denials
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed inspections in Iran will resume after an interim peace accord, but Iran denies any new commitments, casting doubt on verification of 400 kg of highly enriched uranium.
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worldIAEA Demands Urgent Iranian Cooperation Amid Escalating Nuclear Tensions
The UN nuclear watchdog board voted to demand Iran grant inspectors access to sites and disclose its near weapons-grade uranium stockpile following recent US airstrikes.
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worldRussian Drone Strikes Kill Three, Damage Chernobyl Fuel Site
A Russian drone strike killed three in Ukraine and damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl. Meanwhile, European leaders convene to discuss security guarantees.
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worldIAEA Warns Iran's Unchecked Nuclear Material Poses Proliferation Risk
The UN nuclear watchdog says lack of access to Iran's enriched uranium since 2025 is a 'proliferation concern,' demanding immediate verification.
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worldIAEA Chief: Drone Attack on UAE Nuclear Plant Potentially More Dangerous Than Zaporizhzhia
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warns a drone strike on the UAE's Barakah plant posed an immediate radiological risk as the reactors were operating.
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worldDrone Strike Hits Near UAE's Only Nuclear Power Plant
A drone strike sparked a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi; UAE investigates the source.