# IAEA monitoring and inspection tensions in Iran

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iaea-monitoring-and-inspection-tensions-in-iran
> Updated: 2026-09-30T02:26:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported observing construction and movement at the Kuh Kalang site near Iran’s Natanz nuclear facilities. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi noted that inspectors have not been granted access to the interior of the tunnel complex and lack information regarding the nature of these activities.

This follows a decision by the IAEA Board of Governors to refer Iran’s nuclear case to the United Nations Security Council due to alleged non-compliance. In response, Iran issued a diplomatic note warning Western nations against using the IAEA as a “tool for war,” citing past aggression following IAEA declarations of non-compliance.

In a subsequent development, Grossi stated that the IAEA is prepared to immediately deploy inspectors to Iran to resume operations if a formal request is made. He emphasized the agency’s readiness, stating, “Our teams are ready. We know exactly where to go and what to do.” Full-scale inspection activities were previously interrupted following strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Tehran’s decision to suspend cooperation, leading to restricted access under safeguards.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: IAEA ready to deploy inspectors to Iran immediately if requested

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says the agency is ready to immediately deploy inspectors to Iran to resume full operations if requested, following a suspension of cooperation and security-related evacuals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iaea-ready-to-deploy-inspectors-to-iran-immediately-if-requested

### 2026-09-10: IAEA reports construction activity near Iran's Natanz facility

IAEA Director Rafael Grossi reported construction activity near Iran's Natanz facility, while Iran warned against using the agency as a tool for war following the referral of its nuclear case to the UN Security

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iaea-reports-construction-activity-near-irans-natanz-facility

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