Iran’s Nuclear Programme Under Scrutiny: UN Watchdog Reports 440kg of Uranium Unaccounted For
Iran’s Nuclear Programme Under Scrutiny as UN Watchdog Seeks Answers on 440kg of Uranium Iran’s nuclear programme is facing renewed international scrutiny after the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog reported that it still cannot verify the whereabouts and status of approximately 440 kilograms of highly enriched uranium previously declared by Tehran. The warning comes amid continuing uncertainty over Iran’s nuclear facilities, some of which were damaged in military strikes in 2025. Although monitoring efforts have not identified signs of attempts to rebuild the affected facilities, international inspectors say they need access to establish what has happened to the nuclear material. The issue is raising fresh concerns about nuclear non-proliferation and the future of diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute between Iran and the international community. What Has the UN Nuclear Watchdog Reported? The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations body responsible for m...