Iran can restart uranium production within months despite recent bombing attacks on its nuclear facilities. Rafael Grossi leads the International Atomic Energy Agency and made this assessment during a Friday interview. Israeli forces struck Iranian nuclear and military targets on June 13 as part of efforts to prevent weapons development. American military forces followed with attacks on three atomic program facilities. Iranian officials admit the damage was extensive but have not revealed specific details.
The Islamic republic maintains a stockpile of 408.6 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity. This material sits above civilian use levels but remains below weapons-grade concentration. Experts estimate this amount could produce more than nine nuclear bombs if processed further. Grossi expressed uncertainty about the current location of these uranium reserves. Officials cannot determine whether the material was destroyed during strikes or moved to secure locations beforehand.
Iranian lawmakers voted to end cooperation with international nuclear inspectors. Tehran rejected requests from Grossi to visit damaged sites and assess current conditions. The Fordo facility serves as the main uranium enrichment center and sustained significant damage. President Donald Trump believes Iran failed to relocate the uranium stockpile before the attacks occurred. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the nuclear watchdog agency for its monitoring work. The full Grossi interview will broadcast on CBS Sunday programming.
The Islamic republic maintains a stockpile of 408.6 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity. This material sits above civilian use levels but remains below weapons-grade concentration. Experts estimate this amount could produce more than nine nuclear bombs if processed further. Grossi expressed uncertainty about the current location of these uranium reserves. Officials cannot determine whether the material was destroyed during strikes or moved to secure locations beforehand.
Iranian lawmakers voted to end cooperation with international nuclear inspectors. Tehran rejected requests from Grossi to visit damaged sites and assess current conditions. The Fordo facility serves as the main uranium enrichment center and sustained significant damage. President Donald Trump believes Iran failed to relocate the uranium stockpile before the attacks occurred. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the nuclear watchdog agency for its monitoring work. The full Grossi interview will broadcast on CBS Sunday programming.
