The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, stated on Friday that there must be a swift return of inspectors to Iran. Speaking to the UN General Assembly, he warned that the global nuclear non-proliferation regime is experiencing growing fragility and noted that the technical groundwork has already been established for a diplomatic agreement. Mr. Grossi emphasized that dialogue is critical to maintaining this regime, pointing to successful operations in Syria and Ukraine, where the IAEA has facilitated local ceasefires and deployed numerous missions following the Russian invasion in 2022.
Iran Nuclear Inspections and Non-Compliance Issues
Access to Iranian nuclear sites has faced sharp restrictions since a 12-day war with Israel involved strikes in June 2025. In March, the IAEA estimated that more than 200 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60 per cent remained stored at Isfahan, with additional amounts at Natanz. Following these developments, the board of governors referred Iran’s non-compliance to the Security Council in September, a decision that Tehran contests. Mr. Grossi urged all involved parties to redouble their efforts and return to the negotiating table so that inspectors can resume their duties.
Jordan Church Attack and Sudan Crisis Updates
In other global developments, UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a funeral service at a church in Hmoud, Jordan. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported that the incident left seven individuals dead and many others injured. The Secretary-General offered deep condolences to the victims’ families, wished a recovery for the wounded, and demanded accountability for those responsible. Meanwhile, UN Women marked one year since paramilitary forces rampaged through El Fasher in Sudan. Regional director Anna Mutavati told reporters in Geneva that nine in 10 surveyed Sudanese aid organizations found women or girls lacking mental health, psychosocial, or legal support. The broader conflict, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, continues to generate violence, sexual assault, and rising drone strikes across multiple regions.
Source: Cosmo News Desk
