Grossi’s address at the Security Council on Tuesday came after a 12‑day clash that saw Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran’s nuclear sites.
Since the June 2025 attacks, the IAEA has been barred from inspecting key facilities, a breach that undermines its safeguards mandate.
The UN resolution, backed by Britain, France, Germany and the US, marks the first time in two decades that Iran has been referred to the Council for non‑compliance.
Iran’s envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, slammed the Council as hypocritical, arguing that the strikes against Iran were ignored while its nuclear program is scrutinized.
Earlier this year, the IAEA estimated Iran held about 440 kilograms of 60‑percent enriched uranium—well above the 3.67‑percent threshold of the 2015 agreement.
The Council is set to vote on possible sanctions next month, a move that could force Iran to open its facilities and could also spark a shift in US policy amid looming midterm elections.