The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday that the agency knows the location of Iran's highly enriched uranium, but stressed that Tehran is obligated to officially disclose the site. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and prior IAEA resolutions demanding full transparency.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Tuesday evening that the agency is aware of the whereabouts of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, but that Iran is required to formally notify the agency of the location. The statement, attributed to the IAEA director general in a single-source report, underscores the ongoing standoff between the international watchdog and Tehran over nuclear transparency.
The remark follows a series of IAEA Board of Governors resolutions — approved earlier this month with 21 votes in favor, 3 against, and 10 abstentions — calling on Iran to disclose its enriched uranium stockpile and grant inspectors access. The IAEA chief's latest comment appears to signal that the agency has independently identified the site but requires official Iranian confirmation to proceed with verification.
The issue has been a flashpoint in broader nuclear negotiations, with Israeli and US officials repeatedly pressing for full disclosure. As The Zioneer reported in recent days, the US circulated a draft resolution demanding Iran provide 'accurate information' on bombed nuclear sites and enriched uranium stockpiles. The IAEA chief's statement is the first direct acknowledgment that the agency has operational knowledge of the material's location, though it stopped short of naming a specific site.
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