In recent news, the critical issue surrounding Iran’s nuclear program has once again captured the world’s attention. As conflicts in the Middle East continue to rage and former President Donald Trump considers returning to the White House, tensions over Iran’s nuclear program remain high. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, visited Tehran in an effort to restore access for its inspectors to Iran’s nuclear program and address outstanding questions about it.
The visit comes at a time when previous efforts to reach an agreement have yielded little results, particularly since the United States unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran. Rafael Mariano Grossi expressed the need for concrete and visible results to demonstrate the improvement in the situation resulting from this collaboration.
However, statements by Grossi and his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Eslami, suggest that differences persist, as some countries prepare to discuss possible measures against Iran at the upcoming meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors.
Since the collapse of the nuclear deal, Iran has gradually abandoned its limits and is now enriching uranium to levels of up to 60% purity, approaching the quality levels needed for nuclear weapons. In addition, surveillance cameras installed by the IAEA have been disrupted, and Iran has denied access to some of its most senior inspectors.
Mohammad Eslami warned that any attempt to interfere in Iran’s nuclear affairs would be met with immediate retaliation, stressing Iran’s firm determination not to allow its policy to be dictated by external pressure.
This situation highlights the complex issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and the need for effective diplomacy to reach agreements that respect all stakeholders. The international community faces a major challenge in preserving regional peace and stability, while avoiding an escalation of tensions that could have devastating consequences for the entire planet.