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IAEA Pressures Iran on Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile

11/22/2025

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has urged Iran to report its near weapons-grade uranium stockpile and grant site access.
The demand followed a resolution backed by 19 IAEA member countries.
Iran's Ambassador Reza Najafi called the resolution undue pressure and said Russia, China, and Niger opposed it.
The IAEA reports 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity.
Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA since the June conflict.

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has urged Iran to report its near weapons-grade uranium stockpile and grant site access.
The demand followed a resolution backed by 19 IAEA member countries.
Iran's Ambassador Reza Najafi called the resolution undue pressure and said Russia, China, and Niger opposed it.
The IAEA reports 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity.
Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA since the June conflict.