urin, June 18 (LaPresse) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does not believe that Iran was attempting to develop a nuclear weapon.
This was stated by Director General Rafael Grossi in an interview with Sky News UK. “We have concluded that we cannot say at this time that there is a systematic effort in Iran to build a nuclear weapon,” he said. Grossi explained that the IAEA report, often cited by Israel, found that Iran is enriching uranium to 60%—the only country in the world doing so—so “there are elements of concern. But regarding the claim that they are building and manufacturing a nuclear weapon — no, we have not said that.” Asked whether the agency was concerned about the impact of Israeli attacks on nuclear facilities, Grossi responded: “Obviously yes.” “There is always the possibility of a radiological event” when a nuclear site is hit, such as the “release of nuclear material into the atmosphere,” he added.