• IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Iran can restart uranium enrichment "in a matter of months."
• US and Israeli strikes caused serious damage, but key facilities remain operational.
• Concerns rise over Iran's stockpile of 60% enriched uranium, potentially enough for nine nuclear bombs.

Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has stated that Iran could resume producing enriched uranium "in a matter of months," despite recent US and Israeli military strikes that targeted its nuclear infrastructure. Grossi emphasized that while the attacks caused "severe damage," they did not completely obliterate Iran's capabilities, allowing for a potential restart of enrichment processes soon, according to Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, and TRT Global.

The US and Israel initiated attacks on June 13 specifically targeting Iran’s nuclear and military sites, aiming to curtail its nuclear ambitions, which Iran insists are for peaceful purposes. Following these strikes, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's nuclear program had been set back "decades," a statement contradicted by Grossi's observations of the ongoing potential for uranium enrichment capabilities, as noted by India Times and BBC.

Grossi also expressed concerns regarding Iran's stockpile of 60% enriched uranium, which could theoretically produce more than nine nuclear bombs if further refined. There are uncertainties surrounding the fate of this stockpile following the attacks, with Grossi stating, "We don't know where this material could be,” emphasizing the need for clarification from Iran, according to Anadolu Agency, Al Jazeera, and NPR.

Iran has indicated it would suspend cooperation with the IAEA following the strikes, and recently denied Grossi's request to visit damaged sites, including the key facility at Fordow. The geopolitical tensions remain high as Iran's ability to enrich uranium continues to pose challenges for international security, particularly regarding nuclear non-proliferation efforts, as brought to attention by Middle East Eye and Channel News Asia.