IAEA Chief contradicts Netanyahu, Trump over Iran’s nuclear weaponsIn a major setback for US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Rafael Grossi, Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said there is no proof Iran is trying to build nuclear weaponsFriday June 20, 2025 1:39 AM , ummid.com with inputs from AgenciesIn a major setback for US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Rafael Grossi, Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said there is no proof Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons. Talking to CNN and Al Jazeera in two separate interviews, Rafael Grossi said those claiming to know exact details about Iran moving toward a nuclear weapon are engaging in “speculation". The IAEA Chief's revelation is major setback for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu who attacked Iran on June 13, 2025 on the pretext that the latter is "close to build nuclear weapons". The IAEA Chief's revelation is also embarrassing for U.S. President Trump is also considering intervening in Iran and Israel war on the same excuse. In a statement, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had turned the UN agency into an “accomplice” in this unjust and invasive war.