IAEA Chief Admits: 'Iran Does Not Have Nuclear Weapons' Program

Tehran - BORNA - Speaking at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Grossi addressed global challenges and the Agency's activities. The IAEA Director General acknowledged that "scientific knowledge cannot be destroyed," stating: "If Iran decides to rebuild its uranium enrichment capacities or other nuclear activities, this is not impossible for a country with serious determination like Iran."

Grossi also noted the growing global interest in nuclear energy, while emphasizing that nuclear technology's application extends beyond energy, playing a role in cancer treatment, water management, and environmental protection—areas particularly important for developing countries. He further stressed the Agency's role of "active presence and monitoring" in politically charged situations, including in countries like Iran, where he claimed concerns exist about the nuclear program.

Restoring Trust Requires Strict Inspections

The IAEA Director General then mentioned the aggressive attacks carried out against Iran’s nuclear facilities by the U.S. and the Zionist regime, stating: "Last June, we witnessed attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. This happened in an almost unbelievable way. The JCPOA agreement... was gradually put aside. The responsibility for this is shared among the parties and can be a subject of debate. But as a result, a short and violent conflict occurred."

Grossi emphasized that rebuilding trust with Iran requires a strict inspection regime. "Inspections must be carried out, otherwise trust will not be restored, and the risk of the issue remaining semi-open could lead to the renewed use of force in these conflicts," he said, adding that the Agency is working on this through "quiet, behind-the-scenes diplomacy," which is crucial for preventing escalation in the region.

The Double Standard on the Zionist Regime

When questioned about the fairness of Israel, which has not signed the NPT, not being subject to IAEA inspections, Grossi replied: "I won't say it is forbidden. The Agency does not have the authority or permission to go there!"

Grossi then sought to justify the nuclear status of the Zionist regime, saying that the current nuclear world is based on the NPT, established after key countries decided to control the dangerous spread of nuclear weapons. He recalled that "four countries (three countries and the Zionist regime) have remained outside or not accepted the treaty," naming them as India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea.

"Now back to the question: Is this situation fair? Some say no, because we inspect Iran but not Israel. This criticism is raised from the perspective of why some countries are inspected and some are not," he stated. He added that Israel explicitly follows a policy of "nuclear ambiguity," meaning the IAEA has access only to its non-strategic, non-military facilities.

Speaking in the role of the Zionist regime's spokesperson, Grossi stated: "Israel says it cannot abandon this policy due to the existential threats it faces. The explanation for this is up to them, not me." He noted that this raises complex questions of justice and geopolitical balance, concluding: "But we live in a world that is not fair."

Iran Lacks Nuclear Weapons Despite Attacks

Responding to a question about the Agency's role in the recent attacks on Iran, Grossi stated that the Agency is a "peaceful organization," but was compelled to issue reports as part of its mission.

He then clarified the content of those reports: "If these people had taken the trouble to study the reports, they would have seen that I explicitly said in that report that Iran does not have nuclear weapons and does not have a dedicated program to build nuclear weapons." He claimed that the Agency's role is "prevention and rebuilding trust," adding: "The only sustainable solution is a diplomatic solution."

The Director General concluded by confirming Iran's latent capacity: "It is quite clear that Iran has nuclear capabilities and these capacities still exist, even though some infrastructure was destroyed in the attacks. But as you know better than me, scientific knowledge cannot be destroyed." He stressed that rebuilding trust and a new mutually beneficial agreement are essential to stabilize the situation.

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