Why it is in the news
The 70th regular session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) opened in Vienna on 14 September 2026 and runs until 18 September. In his opening address, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi reported progress on Syria, warned that verification in Iran remains blocked, and reported on continuing risks to nuclear safety in Ukraine. India's Atomic Energy Commission Chairman delivered the national statement.
The exam angle
Issue: can a technical verification body stay effective when its inspected sites become military targets and its members are at war?