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IAEA: Iran Holds 9 kg 60% Uranium, US Demands Disclosure

6/9/2026

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Summary

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) estimates Iran still holds about 9 kg of uranium enriched to 60 % purity, enough for roughly ten nuclear weapons.
The United States is lobbying IAEA Board members to adopt a resolution ordering Iran to disclose fate of its bombed nuclear sites and enriched uranium.
The resolution, backed by Britain, France and Germany, demands precise information and unrestricted inspector access “without delay” but does not refer Iran to the UN Security Council.
Iran has not provided the requested details, prompting its mission to warn the board that responsibility for the attacks lies with the perpetrators, not the victim.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi urged Iran to re-engage, noting that communication channels are broken and that inspections have been limited to the Bushehr power plant since the strikes.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed, capping Iran’s uranium enrichment at 3.67% and lifting $150 billion sanctions. The agreement, brokered by the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Russia, required Iran to submit nuclear activity reports to the IAEA. Today, the United States urges an IAEA resolution demanding disclosure of bombed sites, while Iran cites the JCPOA’s inspection regime as justification for limited access. The precedent set by the 2015 deal suggests that renewed diplomatic engagement, rather than isolated resolutions, could restore monitoring and reduce regional nuclear escalation risks.

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Story summary

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) estimates Iran still holds about 9 kg of uranium enriched to 60 % purity, enough for roughly ten nuclear weapons.
The United States is lobbying IAEA Board members to adopt a resolution ordering Iran to disclose fate of its bombed nuclear sites and enriched uranium.
The resolution, backed by Britain, France and Germany, demands precise information and unrestricted inspector access “without delay” but does not refer Iran to the UN Security Council.
Iran has not provided the requested details, prompting its mission to warn the board that responsibility for the attacks lies with the perpetrators, not the victim.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi urged Iran to re-engage, noting that communication channels are broken and that inspections have been limited to the Bushehr power plant since the strikes.

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