IAEA: No Evidence of Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has officially confirmed that, as of now, it possesses no evidence indicating that Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapons program. This statement comes amid rising international tensions, mounting accusations against Tehran, and ongoing strikes on Iranian territory.
According to agency representatives, despite limited access to several Iranian facilities, IAEA experts are still able to monitor key areas of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear activities. Regular reports and inspection missions have not revealed any signs of weaponization. “We have no information confirming that Iran is currently producing or developing nuclear weapons,” a spokesperson said at a briefing in Vienna.
This statement starkly contrasts with the rhetoric of countries such as Israel and the United States, which have long claimed that Iran poses a nuclear threat. Since the US withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, Iran’s nuclear ambitions have remained a focal point in international discourse.
However, as analysts point out, claims of an imminent Iranian nuclear bomb have been made for over two decades, yet none have been substantiated. Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful and intended for energy and medical purposes.
Tehran has reiterated its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its willingness to cooperate with the IAEA. In recent months, Iranian officials held several meetings with agency leadership, affirming readiness for continued engagement—provided their sovereignty is respected and external pressure ceases.
The IAEA’s report sends an important signal to the international community: policy should be guided by verified facts, not political claims. Agency representatives stressed that if new evidence emerges, it will be promptly shared with the UN Board of Governors.
Meanwhile, tensions in the region remain high. Israel continues targeted strikes on Iranian sites, claiming it is preempting a nuclear threat. The US has offered political backing to Tel Aviv’s actions, though White House officials avoid directly confirming involvement in military operations.
Iran, in turn, has ramped up defensive readiness and asserts its right to respond. Iranian authorities state that the IAEA’s report proves the falsity of accusations used to justify aggression. “Now the whole world sees—we are bombed not for the truth, but for fabrications,” an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson declared.
As threats and hostilities escalate, calls for diplomacy are growing louder. The UN Secretary-General, as well as several BRICS and EU member states, are urging a return to negotiations and adherence to international law.
The IAEA emphasized that maintaining dialogue and transparency remains the only viable way to avoid further regional destabilization. The agency has offered to serve as a platform for discussion and monitoring—provided all parties act within their international obligations.
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