The atomic agency states that Iran’s uranium reserves theoretically equate to the capacity to produce about 10 nuclear bombs.
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed in its two latest quarterly reports that the Islamic Republic’s uranium reserves, enriched up to 60%, increased slightly before Israel’s attack on nuclear facilities.
According to the first report published by Reuters, Iran’s uranium reserves reached 98,749 kilograms as of June 13, which is 6,273 kilograms more than the previous report.
At the same time, the reserves of uranium enriched to 60% are estimated at 4,409 kilograms, an increase of 323 kilograms compared to the previous period.
The agency noted that about 42 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium is sufficient to build one nuclear bomb, and therefore, Iran’s current reserves theoretically equate to the capacity to produce about 10 bombs.
The second report from the agency also mentions the dispute between Tehran and this body over two inspectors at Fordow. The Islamic Republic revoked the accreditation of these two inspectors, an action the agency deemed unjustified and warned that unless safeguard measures are fully resumed, no assurance can be given about the nature of Iran’s nuclear activities.