Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has been in the news due to his efforts to address concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program. Grossi has expressed worries about a slowdown in the implementation of agreements between the IAEA and Iran, as well as Iran's decision to bar certain U.N. inspectors and increase its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. He has called on Iran to cooperate with the IAEA and allow necessary sampling to ensure transparency and compliance with nuclear regulations.
Born in 1961, Rafael Mariano Grossi is an Argentine diplomat who assumed the role of IAEA Director General on December 3, 2019. Prior to this position, Grossi served as the Argentine Ambassador to Austria, Slovenia, and Slovakia, as well as to international organizations based in Vienna. With a background in diplomacy and international relations, Grossi has been actively involved in addressing global nuclear challenges and promoting nuclear non-proliferation efforts during his tenure at the IAEA.