Two reports from the U.N. nuclear watchdog have revealed that Iran’s stock of uranium close to weapons-grade has increased since December, with no progress on resolving outstanding issues. The stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% has raised concern among Western powers, as there is no civil justification for enriching uranium to such a high level. Iran maintains that it only seeks peaceful nuclear energy.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed serious concern over Iran’s increased production and accumulation of high enriched uranium, emphasizing that time is running out for diplomacy to impose restrictions on Iran’s activities. The reports showed a significant growth in the stock of uranium refined to up to 60%, potentially enough for six nuclear bombs. Iran’s production of this material has also accelerated in recent months.
Despite calls to explain uranium traces at undeclared sites, Iran remains at an impasse with the IAEA on resolving outstanding safeguards issues. President Trump’s administration had previously withdrawn the U.S. from a nuclear deal with Iran, leading to Iran breaching and surpassing the limits set by the agreement. European powers are now seeking to either establish new limits on Iran’s nuclear program or reimpose sanctions before the deal expires in October. The situation remains precarious as Iran continues to enrich uranium to higher levels, raising concerns about its nuclear ambitions.
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