Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), during the United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday, called on Iran to grant the agency immediate access to its nuclear facilities. This request was made to verify the nuclear materials of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Repeated Requests from the International Atomic Energy Agency
Grossi stated that Iran's nuclear facilities have been damaged in the recent conflict and emphasized that the agency has repeatedly requested access to these facilities. He said: "I invite Iran to cooperate with the IAEA without any delay and to respond to questions regarding nuclear assurances and provide the necessary information and access for the agency to inspect all relevant facilities and materials, as this is a legal obligation of Iran."
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Security Council Considerations and Iran's Representative Response
The Security Council meeting was held after a resolution was passed by the IAEA board last month, referring Iran for "non-compliance" with its nuclear obligations to the agency. This resolution, presented by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United States, introduced Iran to the Security Council for the first time in 20 years.
Amir Saeed Iravani, Iran's representative to the United Nations, criticized the Security Council's silence regarding U.S. and Israeli attacks against his country. He stated: "Today's meeting is an example of a double standard where the aggressor is protected with impunity while the victim is criticized. The language of non-proliferation is ironically used to advance geopolitical objectives."
Prior to the June 2025 attacks, the International Atomic Energy Agency estimated that Iran possessed about 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, which is dangerously close to the 90% required for bomb production and above the 3.67% limit set in the now-defunct 2015 agreement. Since June 2025, the fate of these reserves has remained uncertain.
The U.S. government, particularly former President Donald Trump, has repeatedly threatened to renew attacks against Iran, especially following next week's midterm elections. In an interview with Fox News, he said: "Do I make a deal with them or do I destroy them? That is my only question."
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