The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warns that damage to power substations and energy infrastructure serving nuclear power plants can jeopardize nuclear safety and security.
October 31, 2025
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safety
IAEA statements emphasize risks to nuclear safety when energy infrastructure that supports nuclear plants is damaged, particularly in conflict zones.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi calls for maximum military restraint in the vicinity of nuclear facilities to protect nuclear safety during armed conflicts.
October 31, 2025
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policy
The IAEA advocates restricting military operations near nuclear sites as a protective measure for safety and security of nuclear installations.
Rafael Mariano Grossi is the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
October 29, 2025
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temporal
Identifies the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog organization.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) uses satellite imagery to monitor nuclear sites when inspectors do not have full physical access.
October 29, 2025
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temporal
Describes a monitoring method the IAEA employs under access constraints.
Nuclear power plants require external electrical power to operate cooling systems and may rely on backup diesel generators when external power is lost; repairing damaged external power lines can restore external power and support reactor cooling.
October 18, 2025
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general
Maintaining external grid connections is critical for the safe operation and cooling of nuclear reactors; backup generators provide temporary power when grid supply is interrupted.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported in 2025 that Iran maintained a stockpile of 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60% U-235 purity.
September 01, 2025
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statistical
IAEA safeguards reporting on Iran's declared enriched uranium inventory.
The International Atomic Energy Agency estimated in 2025 that a stockpile of 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity could be used to build as many as ten nuclear weapons if weaponized.
September 01, 2025
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statistical
IAEA estimate linking a specific enriched-uranium quantity and enrichment level to potential weaponization capacity.
The International Atomic Energy Agency and several Western governments have stated that Iran had an organized atomic bomb program until 2003.
January 01, 2003
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temporal
Summarizes a historical assessment attributed to the IAEA and Western governments regarding Iran's past nuclear activities.
Restoration and availability of off-site electrical power are crucial for nuclear safety and security.
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safety
Principle endorsed by international nuclear authorities about facility safety.
Under the safeguards agreement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran is obliged to produce a special report detailing the location and status of its nuclear material, including highly enriched uranium, following events such as attacks or earthquakes.
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legal
Safeguards-agreement obligation to report changes in status or location of safeguarded nuclear material after specified events.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a United Nations watchdog agency responsible for monitoring and inspecting nuclear programs.
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descriptive
The IAEA performs monitoring and inspection functions related to nuclear programs under the framework of the United Nations.