India, Oct. 28 -- The UN's nuclear watchdog still cannot confirm that none of Iran's safeguarded nuclear material has been diverted, its chief told the Security Council on Tuesday - more than a year after Israeli and US military strikes cut off inspectors' access.

"This can and must be rectified," said IAEA Director Genera Rafael Grossi, adding, "We know from our past work with Iran that constructive engagement is possible."

Inspectors have not been able to return to the sites hit by Israeli airstrikes in June 2025 and joint Israeli and US attacks in early 2026.

The UN agency has seen no sign of work to repair or rebuild them, Grossi said, and noted that satellite monitoring is no substitute for access on the ground.

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