The United States has called on Iran to provide detailed information about its enriched uranium stockpile and grant the United Nations nuclear watchdog immediate access to its nuclear facilities, according to a draft resolution obtained by AFP.
The proposed resolution is expected to be presented for a vote this week at the meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which began on Monday.
The draft states that it is “essential and urgent” for Iran to provide the agency with accurate information regarding its nuclear material inventory and safeguarded nuclear facilities. It also urges Tehran to grant inspectors unrestricted access needed to verify the information.
The move follows concerns raised by the IAEA in a confidential report last week, which reiterated that the agency’s inability to access certain nuclear sites in Iran remains a serious proliferation concern.
Speaking at the opening of the board meeting, Rafael Grossi said communication between the agency and Iranian authorities had largely broken down, although occasional contacts with Iranian officials still occur. He noted that active military hostilities have made inspections difficult but stressed that dialogue remains crucial.
The IAEA has been unable to inspect several key Iranian nuclear facilities since military conflicts involving Israel, the United States and Iran led to strikes on nuclear-related sites. The agency has repeatedly requested renewed access.
Before US strikes in June 2025, the IAEA estimated that Iran possessed about 440 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60 per cent purity—well above the 3.67 per cent limit established under the 2015 nuclear agreement and close to the 90 per cent level required for weapons-grade material.
The current status of that uranium stockpile remains uncertain.
While Israel and the United States continue to accuse Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities, Tehran denies the allegations, insisting that its nuclear programme is intended solely for peaceful civilian purposes.
Iran recently dismissed the IAEA’s concerns, describing the agency’s report as a “tool of political pressure” against the country.