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IAEA Reports Iran’s Near Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile Tops 408.6 kg, US Talks Stall

Tehran’s growing enrichment has intensified pressure on nuclear diplomacy, prompting Iran to demand binding sanctions relief before any agreement

Overview

  • A confidential IAEA report shows Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% has reached 408.6 kilograms, a 133.8 kg increase since February.
  • Iran’s total enriched uranium reserves stand at 9,247.6 kg, exceeding the 2015 deal limit by more than 45 times.
  • IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warned that Iran is the only non-nuclear-weapon state enriching to this level and criticized its cooperation over undeclared sites as less than satisfactory.
  • The United States has presented a new nuclear deal proposal after five negotiation rounds, seeking to end enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief.
  • Tehran insists on formal guarantees for sanctions removal alongside a right to continue its nuclear programme before advancing in talks.