IAEA demands long overdue' inspections of Iran nuclear sites'

"The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not been able to verify Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium since Israel and the United States struck the country's nuclear sites back in June, according to a new report. The watchdog circulated a confidential report to member states, claiming it had been unable to carry out long overdue inspections of seven of the sites targeted in the so-called 12-day war, including major facilities Fordo and Natanz."

"The report, seen by several news agencies, said the watchdog needed to verify inventories of previously declared nuclear material to settle concerns over the possible diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful use. While the report criticised Iran's lack of cooperation, it did say that IAEA inspectors would be visiting the country on Wednesday to conduct inspections at the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Centre site, located some 350km (215 miles) southeast of Tehran"

IAEA has been unable to verify Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium since Israel and the United States struck Iranian nuclear sites in June. Inspections at seven targeted sites, including Fordo and Natanz, were not carried out, preventing verification of inventories of previously declared nuclear material and raising concerns about possible diversion from peaceful use. IAEA inspectors were scheduled to visit the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Centre, where buildings including a uranium conversion facility were struck. Iran suspended cooperation after the conflict, briefly agreed in Cairo to resume inspections, then halted the agreement after the United Nations reimposed sanctions. European powers also reimposed UN sanctions after Iran failed to enter direct talks with the US and clarify its near weapons-grade uranium status.

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