IAEA Calls on Iran to Enhance Cooperation After Ceasefire Announcement

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, called for a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hashem Abbas Araghchi, emphasizing that resuming cooperation between Tehran and the agency could pave the way for a diplomatic resolution to the disputes over Iran's nuclear program.

This was stated in a post by Grossi on the "X" platform, where he noted that "Iran's resumption of cooperation with us is key to a successful agreement," according to Reuters.

Meanwhile, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, revealed that his country has taken "preparatory arrangements" to restore and repair its nuclear sector, stating on state television: "We have taken necessary measures in advance, and we are now assessing the extent of the damage, with preparations to rehabilitate (nuclear facilities) being part of our plan, aiming to avoid any disruption in production or maintenance operations."

Although the official disclosure of the extent of the damage to the heavily fortified facilities in Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow has not been made, experts have pointed out that satellite images revealed potential destruction at the Fordow site, including the centrifuges for uranium enrichment.

In a related context, experts have warned that Iran may have transferred its stockpile of highly enriched uranium (60%) close to weapons-grade from Fordow to undisclosed secret sites, raising concerns for the United States, Israel, and international inspectors.

Additionally, images captured by Maxar Technologies satellite showed unusual activity at Fordow on the past Thursday and Friday, with dozens of vehicles seen parked at the facility entrance.

Last Sunday, a senior Iranian source confirmed that "most of the highly enriched uranium was moved to another location before the American attack," raising questions about the fate of these sensitive materials and the ability of the Atomic Energy Agency to track them.