Overview

• As of May 17, Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity reached 408.6 kg, up 133.8 kg since February’s IAEA report.
• The IAEA notes that 42 kg of 60% enriched uranium is theoretically enough for one bomb if further refined and emphasizes that Iran is the only non-nuclear-weapon state producing material at this level.
• A confidential report describes Tehran’s cooperation with probes into undeclared nuclear sites as less than satisfactory, raising concerns about hidden past activities.
• Washington and Tehran have conducted several rounds of talks on a new nuclear deal, but Iranian officials say any agreement must fully lift sanctions and safeguard their nuclear program.
• The IAEA findings could underpin European and American moves to reimpose snap-back sanctions under the 2015 nuclear agreement.