If Israel attacks nuclear facility in Tehran... Iran can take a big step, IAEA chief warns of....
Rafael Grassi, the chief of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has made a big claim about Iran. According to reports, Iran has told Grassi that if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, then there will be serious repercussions.
Grassi in an interview, has that the attack could potentially have a unifying effect and could strengthen Iran's resolve to make nuclear weapons. He told that Iran's nuclear program is 'wide and deep'. Only a very large and destructive attack will be needed to stop it. He said, 'When I say deep, I mean – many facilities are extremely well protected. Heavy and destructive force will be needed to disrupt them.'
Donald Trump's warning to Netanyahu
Grassi's comments came at a time when the US and Iran are holding nuclear talks, which are being mediated by Oman. This is the reason why the Trump administration in the US does not want Netanyahu to attack Iran at such a time. Just last week, US President Donald Trump said that he had warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to take any action that could disrupt the nuclear talks with Iran.
Iran accelerates nuclear program
Trump said in the Oval Office, I told him (Netanyahu) that it would not be right to do this now, because we are very close to the solution now. It can change at any time. Meanwhile, many analysts claim that Iran has accelerated its nuclear program and is increasing uranium enrichment to weapons level. Many analysts even say that it has acquired the ability to make a nuclear bomb in a few weeks.
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