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IAEA Pushes Iran for Fast Inspections Deal After Strikes Left Stockpile Unverified

European states have referred the issue to the UN Security Council over the watchdog’s loss of knowledge on Iran’s 60% uranium.

Overview

  • Iran held 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% as of June 13, with a total enriched stockpile of 9,874.9 kilograms, according to a confidential IAEA report.
  • The agency says it has not been able to verify the status or location of that highly enriched material since the June 13 attacks, noting only Bushehr has been inspected.
  • Director General Rafael Grossi urged Tehran to conclude an arrangement within days in Vienna to restart on‑site checks, warning the process cannot drag on for months.
  • Iran has enacted a law requiring Supreme National Security Council approval for inspections, and Grossi said Tehran wants uranium locations kept secret even as verification obligations remain.
  • Grossi reported no indication of major movement of material despite heavy damage to enrichment sites, while European powers moved toward UN sanctions snapback, with the IAEA Board meeting next week and a late‑September deadline in play.