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IAEA Says It Can No Longer Verify Iran’s Enriched Uranium, Calls Access “Long Overdue”

The watchdog cites a loss of continuity of knowledge after June strikes cut access, pressing Iran to file the required NPT special report.

Overview

  • Inspectors have visited only some of 13 facilities deemed unaffected by the June attacks and none of the seven struck sites, including Fordo and Natanz.
  • The agency reports it has lost continuity of knowledge over previously declared stocks, warning that rebuilding a full picture will be long and difficult.
  • As of June 13, Iran was assessed to have about 440.9 kg of uranium enriched up to 60%, a quantity that could yield roughly 10 nuclear devices if further enriched, with such material subject to monthly verification under IAEA guidelines.
  • Iran has not submitted the required NPT special report on the status of nuclear material and facilities affected by the attacks, which the IAEA says is due without delay.
  • A limited inspection arrangement announced in Cairo in September saw little implementation and is now considered void by Tehran, though inspectors were set to conduct checks at the Isfahan site on Wednesday.