Summary
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not been able to inspect Iran's nuclear sites since the United States and Israel attacked them in June. The IAEA circulated a report saying inspections are overdue and expressed concerns about the possibility of Iran diverting nuclear material for non-peaceful uses. The report also noted that inspectors are set to visit a nuclear site in Iran soon despite ongoing tensions and previous cooperation issues.
Key Facts
- The IAEA cannot verify Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile since attacks by Israel and the US in June.
- Seven sites, including Fordo and Natanz, still need inspections.
- There is worry about Iran potentially using nuclear material for non-peaceful purposes.
- Iran agreed to inspections in September but halted them after UN sanctions were reimposed.
- The US and Israel attacked Iran due to concerns it was nearing the capability to produce a nuclear weapon.
- Iran claims its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, and the IAEA hasn't found evidence of a weapons program.
- IAEA inspectors are scheduled to visit the Isfahan site in Iran.
- Some uranium may be stored at Isfahan, where attacks caused limited damage.
