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IAEA Says Iran Has Not Rebuilt Nuclear Enrichment

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 15:30 UTC · How we work

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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told the UN Security Council he has seen no Iranian rebuilding since June 2025.
Grossi said inspectors lack access to most sites, preventing verification of 440 kg of 60%-enriched uranium.
Former US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified Iran’s enrichment program was obliterated and not rebuilt.
President Donald Trump claims the war was needed to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions and is weighing strikes after the midterms.

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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told the UN Security Council he has seen no Iranian rebuilding since June 2025.
Grossi said inspectors lack access to most sites, preventing verification of 440 kg of 60%-enriched uranium.
Former US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified Iran’s enrichment program was obliterated and not rebuilt.
President Donald Trump claims the war was needed to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions and is weighing strikes after the midterms.