IAEA chief warns: Israel is threatened with a catastrophic attack on Iran's nuclear facilities!

IAEA chief warns: Israel is threatened with a catastrophic attack on Iran's nuclear facilities!

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), urgently appealed to Israel to refrain from attacking Iranian nuclear facilities. Grossi warns that such a move could not only destabilize the military situation but also strengthen Tehran's determination to develop nuclear weapons.

Iran's nuclear facilities are well protected, Grossi said, and a potential attack could require a "very, very destructive force" that could ultimately be directed against Israel. It also makes it clear that Iran is increasingly acting in a non-transparent manner. There is currently a gap in knowledge about the progress of its nuclear program, especially since Tehran has significantly restricted its cooperation with the IAEA.

Increased tensions and threats

The situation escalated further after Iran threatened Israel with massive retaliation if it actually dared to attack Iranian nuclear facilities. According to Iran's leadership, its forces are targeting "secret nuclear facilities" in Israel, allegedly gathering information through an intelligence-gathering operation. However, whether this information is actually reliable remains questionable due to the lack of independent verification mechanisms.

The international community, led by Germany, France, Britain and the US, is coming under increasing pressure to toughen its stance against Iran. This comes against the backdrop of the current IAEA meeting focused on the secrecy of Iran's past nuclear activities. Meanwhile, the USA and Iran are negotiating a new agreement to limit the controversial nuclear program.

A new agreement and possible military options

The special envoy of US President Donald Trump has submitted a written proposal to Iran for an agreement on its nuclear program. This proposal, described as “detailed and acceptable”, gives a new impetus to the negotiations. However, the outcome of these talks remains unclear as Iran demands a written assurance of its right to enrich uranium.

Another explosive issue is the increase in Iranian uranium production, which is now almost weapons-grade. The IAEA report notes that Iran now has nearly 409 kilograms of uranium with a purity of 60 percent - an amount that, if enriched to 90 percent, would be enough to make a nuclear bomb. The international community is therefore forced to confront the Iranian program while at the same time Israel prepares for possible military options.

While diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran are still ongoing, the situation remains tense and unpredictable. Both sides appear to have reached a turning point where diplomacy and military aggression could go hand in hand. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what measures the international community will take to prevent a further flare-up of violence.