UN nuclear watchdog says it’s unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEINFebruary 27, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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A confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) states that it cannot verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment activities. The report, circulated to member states and seen by the Associated Press on Friday, highlights Iran's denial of access to nuclear facilities affected by the 12-day war in June. Consequently, the IAEA is unable to confirm the size or location of Iran's uranium stockpile at these facilities. The IAEA warns that this lack of access prevents them from providing information on the current status of enriched uranium in Iran. The agency emphasizes the urgent need to address the loss of knowledge regarding previously declared nuclear material at the affected sites.

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