IAEA Warns of 'Serious Concerns' Regarding Uranium Stockpiles in Iran - Sarmad
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms continued denial of access to Iranian nuclear facilities and uncertainty regarding enriched uranium stockpiles.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran continues to deny its inspectors access to its nuclear facilities, deepening uncertainty regarding its stockpiles of enriched uranium, amid a lack of any signs that talks with the United States will resume.
According to a 13-page confidential document distributed to member states in Vienna on Friday and reviewed by Bloomberg, IAEA inspectors remain unable to verify the location or status of Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to levels close to weapons-grade.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi wrote in the report, “More than a year has passed since the Agency lost continuity of knowledge regarding previously declared stockpiles of highly enriched uranium,” adding, “The Agency cannot confirm that no declared nuclear material has been diverted from its use in peaceful nuclear activities.”
Grossi renewed his call on Iran to allow UN inspectors to resume their work, urging a negotiated settlement to the conflict between the United States and Iran.
He noted that the Agency is “fully prepared to resume nuclear safeguards activities in Iran within a short timeframe,” but pointed out that Tehran has ruled out a return to routine monitoring “under current circumstances.”
