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Iran Resumes Nuclear Activity Amid IAEA Verification Concerns

10/29/2025

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Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, said Iran is not actively enriching uranium but movement at nuclear sites has resumed.
Satellite imagery shows no acceleration in uranium production since the June war with Israel, though the IAEA cannot verify activities on the ground due to Iran's reduced cooperation since July.
Grossi emphasized verifying whether 60% enriched material is present, as that level could allow up to 10 bombs.

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Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, said Iran is not actively enriching uranium but movement at nuclear sites has resumed.
Satellite imagery shows no acceleration in uranium production since the June war with Israel, though the IAEA cannot verify activities on the ground due to Iran's reduced cooperation since July.
Grossi emphasized verifying whether 60% enriched material is present, as that level could allow up to 10 bombs.