Vienna, June 23 -- Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), issued a stark warning to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) about Iran's precarious situation.

Grossi emphasised that the nuclear non-proliferation regime, which has maintained international security for over half a century, is at risk due to the escalating conflict.

He stressed the need for a diplomatic solution, urging all parties to return to the negotiating table and allow IAEA inspectors to monitor Iran's nuclear sites after US-led Operation Midnight Hammer targeted three key Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

"Iran, Israel, the Middle East, need peace and there is a path for diplomacy. We must retur...