IAEA chief denies Iran building nuclear weapons

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has clarified that Iran is not attempting to build nuclear weapons, putting to rest long-standing global concerns.

According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, speaking to the media, Grossi stated, "We have never said that Iran is making nuclear weapons."

He added that although there were suspicions over Iran’s enrichment of uranium up to 60%, there is no evidence of a weapons program.

His statement comes in the wake of rising regional tensions and follows remarks by Tulsi Gabbard, a former US intelligence official, who also cleared Iran of any nuclear arms activity.

Grossi’s comments further affirm that the IAEA has not found Iran violating the Non-Proliferation Treaty in a manner that would indicate a nuclear weapons agenda.