Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog has issued a stark warning to the world: despite past sabotage attempts, Iran's nuclear program is far from crippled and could begin producing highly enriched uranium on a significant scale within "months, not years."
In a clear-eyed assessment, Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), directly challenged the idea that covert strikes have neutralized the threat from Tehran. He argued that these attacks have only served to delay, not destroy, Iran's nuclear ambitions. In fact, he suggested they may have pushed Iran to build an even more resilient and advanced program.
"There is this narrative that says the strikes have been very effective," Grossi stated, cautioning that this view is dangerously simplistic. "The reality is that Iran’s program continues to advance."
At the heart of his concern is Iran's capability to quickly ramp up the production of uranium enriched to levels close to what is needed for a nuclear weapon. While Iran does not yet possess a bomb, Grossi's message is that the technical hurdles are rapidly disappearing, shrinking the "breakout time"—the period needed to produce enough fissile material for a weapon.
This warning comes as diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) have completely stalled. Without the agreement's strict monitoring and limitations, the IAEA has limited visibility into Iran's activities, making the situation even more precarious.
Instead of advocating for force, Grossi is making an urgent plea for diplomacy and increased transparency. He warned that any further military strikes against Iran would be catastrophic, likely igniting a major regional conflict and driving the nuclear program completely underground, beyond the reach of any inspectors.
The message from the IAEA is unequivocal: the window for a peaceful, diplomatic solution is closing fast. The international community is at a critical juncture where dialogue is not just an option, but an urgent necessity to prevent a full-blown nuclear crisis.
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