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IAEA Presses Iran for Fast Inspection Deal After Months Without Verification

Grossi warns delay could forfeit safeguards, risking a UN sanctions snapback.

Overview

  • Newly circulated IAEA reports say Iran had 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% and 9,874.9 kilograms total as of June 13, based on pre-attack data, with no verified updates since.
  • Grossi says talks in Vienna on technical modalities should conclude within days ahead of next week’s Board of Governors meeting.
  • Israeli and U.S. strikes damaged enrichment sites, and the watchdog reports a loss of continuity of knowledge over nuclear material that it calls a serious concern.
  • Iran enacted a law suspending cooperation and requiring Supreme National Security Council approval for inspections, while the IAEA stresses Tehran’s safeguards obligations remain in force.
  • The IAEA estimates about 42 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium could fuel one device if further refined, heightening concern as European powers move toward a Sept. 27 UN sanctions snapback deadline.