The UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), raises “proliferation” concerns linked to its inability to access nuclear material and related sites in Iran. According to a confidential IAEA report seen by AFP and cited by other outlets covering the same development, the agency says the missing access creates a concern and urges Tehran to respond “constructively.” The reporting also notes that the IAEA has not observed activity at several key Iranian nuclear sites based on satellite images since the start of the Middle East war, according to a diplomatic source.
The sources describe the IAEA’s position as continuing to focus on safeguards and verification, emphasizing that limited access prevents the agency from confirming the nature of activities at the relevant locations. No figures for potential enrichment or quantities of material are provided in the excerpts. The IAEA’s assessment and the call for Iran to cooperate are presented as part of ongoing efforts to maintain nuclear non-proliferation oversight and address verification gaps.
