US EditionIAEA Says Iran Stored Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium Underground
The IAEA revealed Iran stores 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% underground at Isfahan, raising concerns over verification and potential weaponization.
- The IAEA's confidential report identified uranium enriched up to 60% stored in an underground tunnel complex at the Isfahan nuclear facility on Friday.
- Following June's U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran restricted International Atomic Energy Agency access and suspended cooperation, leaving the agency unable to verify uranium stockpiles at four declared enrichment facilities in Iran.
- The IAEA reported that Iran holds about 440.9 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, which could suffice for up to 10 nuclear bombs if further enriched, and confirmed storage of 20% and 60% material at the Isfahan site near a tunnel complex entrance with observed vehicular activity.
- Circulated to IAEA member states on Friday, the report precedes a quarterly 35-country board meeting and Vienna technical discussions, increasing pressure on United States and Iran negotiations.
- IAEA warned that loss of continuity of knowledge must be urgently addressed, confirming 20% and 60% enriched material at Isfahan and noting a fourth declared but unverified enrichment facility.
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UN nuclear watchdog says Iran storing enriched uranium under Isfahan site
The IAEA estimates that Iran had 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to up to 60% before last year's Israeli-U.S. attacks - enough, if enriched further, for 10 nuclear weapons, according to an IAEA yardstick. The agency and Western powers believe the bulk of that is still intact. Washington wants Tehran to give it up
UN nuclear watchdog report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan as place of interest
The UN nuclear watchdog issued a confidential report on Friday urging Iran to let it inspect all its nuclear sites and pointing at Isfahan as a place of interest because of a new enrichment plant and near-bomb-grade uranium that was stored there. The report was sent to members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ahead of a quarterly meeting next week of its 35-country board, amid nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, the…
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN nuclear control agency, warned that it cannot verify whether the ayatollah regime in Tehran has suspended all its uranium enrichment activities, due to the lack of access to nuclear facilities affected by the 12-day war that took place in June 2025. According to a confidential IAEA report that has circulated among the UN Member States, the Agency’s scientists have also not been able to determ…
IAEA Reports Iran Stored Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium Underground at Isfahan Nuclear Site
The IAEA reported Iran stored uranium enriched to 60% at an underground Isfahan site, the first disclosure of its location, as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks continue and President Trump vows Tehran will not obtain a nuclear weapon.
Iran has stored highly enriched uranium at underground Isfahan site. Confidential report reveals details
A confidential IAEA report has revealed that Iran stored a portion of its uranium enriched up to 60 per cent in an underground facility at its Isfahan nuclear site, marking the first time the agency has specified the location of such highly enriched material.
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