WANA (Nov 12) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in its latest confidential report, which has been seen by some News agencies, has claimed that it has been unable to verify the status of Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile since the Israeli regime’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

 

Some details from the report are as follows:

According to the report, the IAEA stated that the situation of these materials “requires urgent attention.”

 

The agency’s last public report in September indicated that Iran possesses 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60 percent purity.

 

The IAEA further said that Iran has not yet granted access to the facilities that were targeted in the attack. The report also urged Iran to adhere to its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

 

The agency also stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran must submit a report to the IAEA regarding the nuclear materials and facilities that were damaged during the 12-day war.

 

It is reported that the IAEA has sent two quarterly reports on Iran to member states, both of which have been reviewed by the agency.

 

According to the IAEA, since inspections have not yet been fully resumed, estimates regarding Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile remain unchanged.

 

In its second report, the agency described Iran’s production and accumulation of highly enriched uranium as “a matter of serious concern.”

 

The IAEA emphasized that it is essential to verify as soon as possible Iran’s previously declared nuclear material inventories.

 

The agency further claimed that its lack of access to Iran’s nuclear materials over the past five months has resulted in a significant delay in verification activities.

 

Cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) faced limitations following the attacks by the United States and the Israeli regime on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, as well as the law passed by the Iranian Parliament stipulating the suspension of cooperation if the other parties fail to fulfill their commitments.

 

Subsequently, talks were held between Iran and the IAEA regarding the manner of continuing interactions within the existing legal framework, which led to a technical understanding in September. However, Europe’s decision to activate the “snapback” mechanism resulted in the suspension of the implementation of that agreement.

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran has emphasized that the basis for its cooperation and engagement with the IAEA is the law ratified by Parliament.

 

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei previously stated: “We remain a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and are committed to the Safeguards Agreement. In fulfilling these safeguard obligations, and in accordance with the parliamentary resolution that designates the Supreme National Security Council as the authority on this matter, we will continue our interactions with the Agency accordingly.”

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