Iran stores highly enriched uranium at underground facility

Iran has stored highly enriched uranium, reaching up to 60% purity, in an underground area at its Isfahan nuclear site, as indicated by a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This marks the first disclosure of such uranium’s location. The IAEA currently lacks access to Iran’s enrichment facilities and cannot verify the status of Iran’s uranium stock, which remains estimated at 440.9 kg. The agency emphasizes the need for immediate access to conduct verification activities.

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