Thursday, June 25, 2026

Rafael Grossi

June 8, 2026

Iran blames U.S. for latest exchanges of fire with Israel

“The United States bears direct responsibility for any action the Zionist regime Israel takes in relation to violating regional peace and security against Iran,” he said.

March 22, 2026

IAEA confirms Iran nuclear facility bombing

The bombing followed ongoing strikes across the country by Israel and the United States.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (Credit: Reuters)
March 2, 2026

IAEA chief warns of nuclear risks amid escalating Middle East conflict

Mr Grossi warned that radiological releases with serious consequences cannot be ruled out.

IAEA general director Rafael Grossi
July 2, 2025

IAEA investigating reports of drones near Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

The plant’s operators reported that vehicles were damaged, the Vienna-based agency stated on Tuesday.

Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant
June 30, 2025

France condemns alleged Iranian threat against IAEA director general

“It reiterates full support for the agency and its director general in implementing its mandate independently and impartially,” France’s foreign ministry said.

IAEA general director Rafael Grossi
June 30, 2025

Iranian official says U.S. must forgo more strikes for new talks

International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi, in an interview broadcast on Sunday, said Iran could resume enriching uranium within months.

Iran's nuclear facility
June 26, 2025

Inspectors’ return to Iran’s nuclear sites top priority: IAEA

A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday night, is holding.

IAEA inspectors
June 25, 2025

UN urges Iran, Israel to ‘fully respect’ ceasefire

Before both sides confirmed that a ceasefire was in place early Tuesday, they exchanged fire.

António Guterres addressing UN assembly
June 23, 2025

UN nuclear chief warns of major risks as U.S. strikes Iran

“The risk is real. Military escalation threatens lives and delays the diplomacy that’s needed to resolve this crisis,” he said.

Damaged building in Iran
June 21, 2025

UN chief warns of radiological risk amid attack of Iran’s nuclear facilities

Mr Grossi said that Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities were degrading critical safety systems. 

Israel's attack on Iran