UN Nuclear Chief Warns Iran Could Enrich Uranium for Bomb Within Months Despite Strikes

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:17pm on 29 Jun 2025,Sunday International

UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi has warned that Iran could resume enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels within months, despite recent US-Israeli strikes on its nuclear sites. Grossi contradicted Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s nuclear facilities were “totally obliterated,” stating that Tehran retains the industrial capacity to restart enrichment. Iran’s refusal to cooperate with the IAEA, suspending inspections and access to bombed sites, has raised further concern. A Pentagon leak suggests the strikes only delayed Iran’s program by months. While Iran and Israel observe a ceasefire, Tehran doubts its permanence, and Trump has vowed further strikes if Iran crosses nuclear thresholds. (PC: EPA)

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