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Iran Accused of Holding Significant Nuclear Material at International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Conference
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Core Accusation at the IAEA General Conference
He also warned that Iran’s actions violate United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Background & Context
The IAEA board recently adopted a resolution to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in two decades, citing breaches of non-proliferation obligations. In response, Iran’s mission to the IAEA issued a warning that it would retaliate if the resolution were adopted, though its initial statement omitted any explicit retaliation pledge. Edri also praised IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi for addressing Syria’s past nuclear non-compliance and invoked Israel’s 2007 strike on the Dair Al-Zour reactor as a preventive action. A satellite image dated February 1 2026 shows a new roof covering a previously destroyed building at the Isfahan nuclear site, suggesting ongoing construction activity.
Key Figures
- Moshe Edri – Director-General, Israel Atomic Energy Commission; leading the accusations at the IAEA conference.
- Rafael Grossi – Director-General, International Atomic Energy Agency; noted for his work on Syrian nuclear issues.
Official Statements & Responses
Edri’s remarks characterized Iran as a “lawless regime” that employs drones against civilian nuclear facilities, threatens critical infrastructure with advanced missiles, and operates proxies such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. He called on the IAEA to cease agenda items on “Israeli Nuclear Capabilities,” describing them as politically driven and outside the agency’s statutory mandate. Iran’s diplomatic mission, while warning of possible retaliation, did not elaborate on specific counter-measures in its initial response.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Iran’s radical regime has not changed course, and remains committed to expanding its missile and military nuclear capabilities,” — General Moshe Edri