The International Atomic Energy Agency (Aiea) dates back to 1957 and was created in response to world fears after the first use of nuclear and atomic weapons and alarm on the advent and propagation of nuclear technology. An autonomous part of the United Nations system, it works on questions as varied as food security, cancer control and sustainable development – and also on the promotion of peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Another main responsibility, perhaps less well understood, is the agency’s nuclear framework ‘guarantees“Agreements. These agreements are concluded voluntarily by countries and are essential to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons by checking independently if country respect their non-proliferation commitments. In 2024, some 182 countries have Guarantee agreements with IAEA.
The director general of the IAEA, Rafael Mariano Grossi, pronounces remarks on military action launched by Israel, which includes attacks against nuclear installations in Iran.
In a June 9 address On the board of directors of the agency, the director general of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, presented disturbing conclusions, which raises new concerns concerning Iran’s compliance with global nuclear agreements.
“Iran has not responded several times”, the IAEA requests “or not provided technically credible responses,” Grosi told the board of directors of 35 countries on Monday. In addition, he said, Iran sought to “disinfect the locations”, which the agency has now concluded being part of a “structured” nuclear program in the early 2000s.
“Except and until Iran assists the agency to solve the problems of pending guarantees, the agency will not be able to guarantee that Iran’s nuclear program is exclusively peaceful,” he said.
Mr. Grossi expressed his alarm in the face of the rapid accumulation of more than 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, which has serious implications (highly enriched uranium is one of the components necessary for the creation of a nuclear bomb).
The declaration to the board of directors underlined the important role of the IAEA in Iran, which can be broken down into four main areas.
1. Monitoring
The agency uses safeguarding agreements under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (TNP), a key international agreement designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. THE vast majority of warranty agreements are those which have been concluded by IAEA with non -nuclear states. However, guarantees are implemented in three states that are not part of the TNP – India, Pakistan and Israel – on the basis of the agreements specific to the articles they have concluded with the IAEA.
As a non -nuclear armed signatory of the treaty, Iran is prohibited from acquiring nuclear weapons and is required to allow the IAEA to inspect and verify all nuclear materials and activities, including in the short term, if requested.
The agency regularly inspects Iran’s nuclear installations, including sites like Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan. The objective is to ensure that nuclear materials are only used for peaceful means and are not diverted for the use of weapons.
On June 9, Mr. Grossi noted that artificial uranium particles had been found in three other unsuccessful sites (Varamin, Marivan and Turquzabad). Iran, he said, had failed to provide “technically credible explanations” for the presence of particles, despite years of consultations.
Rafael Grossi (on screen), director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), informs the meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iran.
2. Report
The agency regularly reports from its board of directors nuclear activities of Iran (and other countries), using methods such as inspections, surveillance equipment, environmental sampling and satellite imagery to collect data and prepare technical reports. In the case of countries under a special examination – such as Iran – these reports are generally published each quarter.
If Iran – or any part of non -nuclear weapons campaign at TNP – does not meet the requirements of the IAEA (for example, by limiting access or explaining the presence of uranium particles), the agency can report Iran to the UN Security adviceThis can cause diplomatic pressure, sanctions or calls to new negotiations.
The director general of IAEA, Rafael Grossi (2nd on the left), visiting the nuclear installations of Natanz and Ford.
3. Diplomatic commitment
The IAEA frequently calls for diplomatic solutions and underlines the importance of dialogue to resolve concerns about the nuclear intentions of Iran. The Grosi Managing Director engaged directly with the Iranian authorities and international stakeholders to maintain communication and transparency.
Addressing the Security Council on June 13, Mr. Grosi said that his agency was in constant contact with the Iranian nuclear regulatory authority to assess the condition of the affected facilities and determine the wider impacts on nuclear safety and safety.
4. Opportation of security and security
This is an essential element of the wider mission of the IAEA to prevent nuclear accidents, to ensure that nuclear energy is used for peaceful purposes and protecting people and the environment.
The IAEA works with the Iranian authorities to ensure that nuclear installations such as Natanz, Fordow and Esfahan operate in complete safety, by assessing the design and operation of installations, monitoring of radiotherapy measures and evaluation of emergency preparation.
After the Israeli strikes in June 2025, IAEA confirmed That Natanz was affected but not pointed out any high level of radiation. However, he stressed that any military attack on nuclear installations is a violation of international law and has serious risks to security and the environment.
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