Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Remain Unrepaired After US-Israeli Strikes, Says International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief

Grossi added that “since June 2025, we have not identified any activity to repair or reconstruct any of the facilities damaged in the military attacks of 2025 and 2026.” “Since June 2025, we have not identified any activity to repair or reconstruct any of the facilities damaged in the military attacks of 2025 and 2026.” — Rafael Grossi, energy agency chief

Times of Israel

The United States launched air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025, a campaign President Donald Trump has repeatedly described as having “obliterated” Iran’s atomic program. Trump has framed the broader war, which began on February 28, as a means to deny Tehran the ability to develop nuclear weapons. Israel also conducted strikes, which Tehran’s deputy ambassador to the UN, Gholamhossein Darzi, denounced as “wars of aggression against Iran” and accused the United States of committing war crimes.

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The IAEA, tasked with verifying compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, has been unable to inspect Iran’s sites since the bombings, leaving the agency unable to confirm the status of Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile.

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• The IAEA estimates Iran possesses 440.9 kilograms (972 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60 % purity, a short technical step from the 90 % enrichment level associated with weapons-grade material.

No sign Iran has tried to repair nuclear sites hit by US, Israeli strikes: IAEA chief

• No evidence of repair or reconstruction activity has been observed at the damaged facilities for the period covering 2025 and 2026.

Times of Israel

• Rafael Grossi (IAEA Director General) urged Iran to grant inspectors access to all nuclear sites, including those damaged in the attacks, emphasizing the agency’s inability to verify the stockpile.

No sign Iran has tried to repair nuclear sites hit by US, Israeli strikes: IAEA chief

• Mike Waltz (U.S. “We've heard tireless allegations against the United States,” — N. Mike Waltz

No sign Iran has tried to repair nuclear sites hit by US, Israeli strikes: IAEA chief

• Gholamhossein Darzi (Iran’s deputy UN ambassador) criticized the Security Council for its silence, accusing the United States and Israel of aggression and war crimes, and countered the focus on Iranian inspections by claiming Israel possesses nuclear weapons.

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• The White House did not respond to requests for comment on Grossi’s remarks.

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• “since June 2025, we have not identified any activity to repair or reconstruct any of the facilities damaged in the military attacks of 2025 and 2026.” — Rafael Grossi, energy agency chief

Associated Press

• “We've heard tireless allegations against the United States,” — N. Mike Waltz

No sign Iran has tried to repair nuclear sites hit by US, Israeli strikes: IAEA chief

• “What we have not heard today is an explanation for Iran’s continued failure to satisfy its safeguard obligations.” — The IAEA

Associated Press

The Security Council meeting was called after the IAEA referred Iran to the council for alleged non-compliance. Russia and China attempted, without success, to block the session. No specific future dates were announced for additional inspections or further council action.

No sign Iran has tried to repair nuclear sites hit by US, Israeli strikes: IAEA chief