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Amid growing concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions, the United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned that it is no longer able to carry out key monitoring activities in the country after losing access to several nuclear facilities affected by US-Israeli military strikes in June 2025.

IAEA Warns It Cannot Track Enriched Uranium

According to confidential reports obtained by the Associated Press, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that it is unable to verify the status of nuclear material at several Iranian sites. This comes months after the agency lost access to facilities affected by the strikes last year. The agency noted that the matter requires attention with "the utmost urgency".

No Update From Iran

The reports further stated that the IAEA has not received updated information from Iran regarding its declared nuclear material and has been unable to access most of the facilities impacted by the strikes. As a result, the watchdog said it cannot assess the current condition of those sites or account for the nuclear material believed to be stored there.

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"The IAEA cannot provide any information on the current size, composition or whereabouts of the stockpile of enriched uranium in Iran or whether Iran has suspended all enrichment-related activities," the report said, as quoted by AP. The agency also noted that it has lost continuity of knowledge over previously declared nuclear material at facilities damaged during the conflict. The IAEA described the oversight gap as a serious issue that needs to be addressed immediately.

IAEA Visits Bushehr Plant

As per reports, Bushehr, Iran's civilian nuclear power plant, is the only nuclear facility visited by IAEA inspectors since the agency's previous report in February. Inspectors were granted access to the site between June 1 and June 3. Meanwhile, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi also emphasised that Iran's growing stockpile of enriched uranium remains a concern.

However, he stressed that there is no evidence that the country currently possesses a nuclear weapon. He told the AP that Iran's stockpile could theoretically be enough to produce up to 10 nuclear weapons if Tehran decided to pursue their development, but it should not be interpreted as meaning Iran has an operational nuclear weapon at present.

Grossi also welcomed ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving disputes over Iran's nuclear programme. He said dialogue remains important in finding a peaceful and lasting solution to the issue. Notably, Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium remains a major sticking point in negotiations between the United States and Iran, with US President Donald Trump insisting that Tehran give up its enriched uranium.

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