The International Atomic Energy Agency has had no continuity of knowledge on Iran's enriched uranium stockpile for more than a year, according to a review by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA). IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi described the loss of verification capacity as a matter of 'grave concern' and called for urgent access, as the last known figure of 440.9 kg of 60% enriched uranium may no longer be accurate.
The disclosure comes amid long-standing international concerns over Iran's nuclear program. As The Zioneer has reported, Israeli intelligence assessments in June concluded that most of Iran's 60% enriched uranium was entombed in destroyed tunnels at the Isfahan facility following military strikes, though the material was not necessarily destroyed. In the same period, IAEA head Grossi warned that even if military action were taken, the knowledge and material within Iran's program would remain a persistent challenge. The current loss of verification capacity — now exceeding a full year — effectively creates a 'black box' over the status of the most sensitive component of Iran's nuclear arsenal. Iran has barred IAEA inspectors from key sites and has not updated the agency on the location or integrity of its enriched uranium, including the 440.9 kg last officially accounted for. Grossi's statement, relayed through JCFA's review, underscores that there is no basis to determine whether the material remains in place, was moved, increased, or was damaged in attacks. The IAEA has called for immediate corrective measures.
2 developments
- StrongIAEA Board approves resolution demanding Iran report enriched uranium stockpile, allow inspections
- DevelopingIAEA chief says agency knows where Iran's enriched uranium is, demands Tehran disclose location
- DevelopingGNS analysis: Iran's nuclear potential underestimated over overlooked 20% and 5% enriched uranium stockpiles
- DevelopingGadi Eizenkot: All enriched uranium, including 440kg stockpile, must leave Iran
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