IAEA chief warns: Iran threatens nuclear danger!

IAEA chief warns: Iran threatens nuclear danger!

In recent days, concerns about Iran's nuclear program have continued to grow. Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), expressed concern about the rise of near-nuclear-grade uranium in Iran. This is particularly alarming since Iran is the only country without nuclear weapons producing such quantities. A report from Radio Cologne shows Grossi calling on Iran to answer questions about unresolved nuclear projects.

The situation continues to escalate. Germany, France, Britain and the US are planning a resolution in the IAEA Board of Governors that would confirm that Iran is violating its legal obligations. The outlook is not rosy: if there is continued non-cooperation, the UN Security Council could be called in in the summer. Iranian officials, on the other hand, have made it known that they have no plans to build nuclear weapons and are threatening countermeasures.

A complex picture

The background to the conflict is complex. A report from the South German newspaper reveals that Iranian production of near-weapons-grade uranium has increased sharply during the nuclear negotiations. Iran currently has around 409 kilograms of uranium with a purity of 60 percent, an increase of around 49 percent since the last quarterly report. Interestingly, just 42 kilograms of uranium would be enough to build a nuclear weapon if enriched to 90 percent.

Steve Witkoff, US President Trump's special envoy, has presented the Iranian leadership with a detailed proposal for an agreement on its nuclear program. It is being discussed that a “regional consortium” could take over enrichment for civilian purposes, monitored by the IAEA. But the question remains whether the enrichment facilities would be inside Iran or outside, which could be crucial to the negotiations.

The History of Iran's Nuclear Program

Iran's nuclear program has a long history, dating back to 1959, when it was launched to supplement nuclear energy supplies. But political turbulence, from the Islamic Revolution to military conflicts, has repeatedly disrupted developments. Iran's definitive intentions regarding nuclear weapons remain unclear, as the government denies developing such weapons and insists on peaceful uses of the nuclear program, such as Wikipedia reported.

Geopolitical tensions in the region and Iran's military activities continue to influence the situation. A more comprehensive report from the IAEA could serve as a basis for the UN Security Council to take action against Iran. It remains to be seen how the international community will react to these developments and what further steps will be taken to stabilize the situation.