IAEA urges Iran to allow inspections, points at Isfahan

A recent IAEA report states that Iran has stored most of its highly enriched uranium, including uranium enriched up to 60%, at an underground tunnel complex at its Isfahan facility. The IAEA is urging Iran to allow inspections of the site, expressing concern over its lack of access, especially after the US claimed to have targeted the facility in a previous conflict. The report also indicates the IAEA is unaware of the precise location and operational status of a fourth uranium enrichment facility Iran claimed to be setting up in Isfahan. The IAEA observed regular vehicular activity at the tunnel complex, emphasizing the need for immediate inspections. The report will be discussed at an upcoming IAEA board meeting, coinciding with further US-Iran talks mediated by Oman in Vienna.

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.