Iran phasing out of deal does not mean developing nukes: IAEA
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says in an interview for El Pais that dialogue with Russia is open and that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons.
Iran is not developing nuclear weapons despite phasing out of nuclear deal commitments, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said in an interview for the Spanish newspaper El Pais.
Grossi said, "Today we have a nuclear program that has grown significantly, compared to what it was in 2015. This growth is not only quantitative but also qualitative... This does not mean that Iran is making nuclear weapons, but no country, having no military developments, produces enrichment at this level, 60%."
Furthermore, Grossi stated in the interview that he maintains a dialogue with Russia on the situation in Ukraine. This dialogue is important, according to the Director General, because such measures are necessary to conduct with countries that have control over a nuclear facility.
"I maintain a dialogue with the Russian authorities. It is extremely important to maintain an open dialogue with those who have effective control over a nuclear facility, going beyond the bounds of legality," Grossi said, commenting on the situation with the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Earlier this month, the agency wanted to send a delegation to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following the Ukrainian drone attack which targeted a building close to the nuclear power plant.
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