"The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report, which was circulated to members Friday, confirmed earlier findings that the country was enriching uranium up to 60 percent, which is a short step away weapons-grade purity, raising concerns over the IAEA's lack of access to the Isfahan site, one of three facilities that the US claimed to have obliterated in last year's 12-day war."
"The IAEA report also stated that its inspectors do not know the precise location of a fourth uranium enrichment facility that Iran said it was setting up in Isfahan prior to the 12-day war, adding that they were not aware of its operational status or whether it currently contains nuclear material."
"The IAEA said it had observed in satellite imagery regular vehicular activity around the entrance to the tunnel complex at Isfahan in which (uranium) enriched up to 20% and 60% U-235 was stored, stressing the importance of being able to carry out inspections in Iran without further delay."
The IAEA reports that Iran has stored most of its highly enriched uranium at an underground tunnel complex at its Isfahan facility. Iran is enriching uranium to 60 percent, approaching weapons-grade purity levels. The IAEA lacks access to inspect the Isfahan site and cannot locate a fourth uranium enrichment facility Iran established prior to recent conflict. Satellite imagery shows regular vehicular activity at the tunnel complex entrance. IAEA inspectors have not verified the precise location, operational status, or nuclear material content of the fourth facility. The watchdog emphasizes the critical need for unrestricted inspections in Iran. Over 400 kilograms of 60 percent enriched uranium remains unaccounted for since June inspections.
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