IAEA discusses extraction of enriched uranium with Russia, US
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- The majority of Iran’s enriched uranium is believed to be stored at the Isfahan nuclear complex, which has been targeted in recent airstrikes during the 12-day war and Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.
- Satellite images from June 9, 2025, showed 18 blue containers, likely holding highly enriched uranium, entering the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center just before the war began, and these containers have probably not been moved since.
- The IAEA has not been able to inspect the Isfahan site due to access restrictions, so current assessments of Iran’s nuclear materials and site conditions remain estimates based on satellite data.
- An IAEA inspection of a newly declared uranium enrichment facility in Isfahan was planned but disrupted by airstrikes coinciding with the scheduled inspection date.
- The IAEA has discussed the possibility of relocating Iran’s enriched uranium with multiple parties, including Russia, which offered assistance; however, US President Donald Trump declined Russia’s involvement, urging focus on the Ukraine conflict instead.
