WANA (Feb 27) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated in its latest quarterly report that it cannot confirm a full suspension of uranium enrichment in Iran due to lack of access to all four declared enrichment facilities.

 

According to excerpts of the report that have leaked to the media, the agency currently has no access to any of these sites and therefore cannot provide information on the amount or location of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, nor confirm whether enrichment has been completely halted.

 

The IAEA noted that as of June 13, Iran’s total enriched uranium stockpile was estimated at approximately 9,874 kilograms, repeating the findings of its previous report. Uranium enriched up to 60 percent in the form of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) was estimated at 440.9 kilograms, while uranium enriched up to 20 percent was estimated at 184.1 kilograms.

WANA - Arak nuclear facility after U.S. strike

Arak nuclear facility after the U.S. strike. Social media/ WANA News Agency

According to IAEA definitions, about 42 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent, if further enriched, would theoretically be sufficient for producing one nuclear weapon.

 

The UN nuclear watchdog added that Iran has not reported the current status of facilities targeted in attacks attributed to Israel on June 13, nor has it provided the IAEA with access to these facilities or the nuclear material within them. The agency described the lack of verification access as “a proliferation concern.”

 

The report also claimed that Iran’s enriched uranium up to 20 and 60 percent was stored at the Isfahan complex, where satellite imagery reportedly shows regular vehicle movement near the entrance.

 

However, the IAEA said it does not know the exact location of the declared enrichment facilities in Isfahan and cannot confirm whether the sites contain nuclear material or are operational.

 

The IAEA emphasized that conducting verification activities in Iran without further delay is of vital importance to clarify the status of the country’s nuclear facilities and enriched uranium stockpiles.