The UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is increasingly worried about a uranium-enrichment plant in Isfahan, Iran, which has not been inspected since its declaration last year. Iran has restricted access to its nuclear facilities that were severely damaged by a bombing campaign in June of the previous year, preventing IAEA inspectors from returning to these sites.
The IAEAs report highlights that the exact location and status of the Isfahan Fuel Enrichment Plant (IFEP) remain unknown, complicating safety and verification efforts. The planned inspection of the IFEP on June 13, 2025, coincided with the bombing, making it unfeasible. The IAEA expressed concern regarding Iran’s failure to allow inspections and to provide information on its highly enriched uranium stock. They emphasized that the lack of access and information poses a significant risk of nuclear proliferation and needs urgent resolution.
With information from Reuters
