UN nuclear chief says Iran has material to build bombs, but no plan to do so
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As President Donald Trump weighs joining Israel’s war to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities, the world’s chief nuclear official tells Fox News that he sees no evidence Iran’s leaders are racing to build a nuclear bomb.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said, “We have confirmed that Iran does have, even now, enough material for several warheads.

“But this should not be equated with a nuclear weapon,” Grossi continued, adding, “We do not have at this point, if you ask me, at this time, any tangible proof that there is a program, or a plan, to fabricate, to manufacture a nuclear weapon.”

However, despite the IAEA reprimand, and the current fighting, Grossi insists a diplomatic solution remains a viable option.

“I believe that there is a way to take this danger — or this concern — out of the table in a negotiated way.

“I’ve been in conversations, very good conversations, with [President Trump’s envoy] Steve Witkoff and with the Iranians as well,” Grossi said.

Map showing Iran's primary nuclear facilities

A map shows where Iran’s most important nuclear facilities are situated. (Fox News/FDD)

“I believe there are ways in which we can make sure that Iran does not get a nuclear weapon. I think this is ultimately what Israel wants and what the United States has declared.

“We are the international corps of inspectors, and we know what you would need to check in order to prevent this from happening.

“We believe that the opportunity should be seized, as President Trump said, but of course the space for that is narrowing.”

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