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IAEA Chief Urges Diplomacy as Iran's Enrichment Concerns Grow

3/21/2026

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Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says U.S. strikes have affected Iran's nuclear capabilities while key elements remain.
He notes Iran's 60%-enriched uranium stockpile is a major concern, and recovery is hindered by rubble.
Grossi calls for new diplomacy to address Iran's nuclear ambitions, linked by U.S. President Donald Trump to the conflict.
Despite actions, he says Iran retains knowledge and capacity to rebuild its enrichment program.

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Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says U.S. strikes have affected Iran's nuclear capabilities while key elements remain.
He notes Iran's 60%-enriched uranium stockpile is a major concern, and recovery is hindered by rubble.
Grossi calls for new diplomacy to address Iran's nuclear ambitions, linked by U.S. President Donald Trump to the conflict.
Despite actions, he says Iran retains knowledge and capacity to rebuild its enrichment program.