The international nuclear watchdog said Iran’s stocks of 60% enriched uranium have increased to over 400 kilograms. It also criticized Iran for a “lack of cooperation.”
This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center in Iran on May 2, 2025
Iran has been repeatedly accused of having hidden its nuclear programImage: Planet Labs PBC/AP/picture alliance
The UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that Iran has increased its production of enriched uranium in recent months, according to a report seen by multiple news agencies on Saturday.
The news comes amid talks between Iran and the US aimed at curtailing Tehran’s nuclear program and preventing it from acquiring nuclear weapons.The IAEA quarterly report expressed “serious concern” over the estimated 408.6 kilograms (around 900 lbs) enriched to 60% as of May 17, marking an increase of 133.8 kilograms since the previous report in February.
In theory, approximately 42 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium is enough to produce one atomic bomb if it is further enriched to 90%.
IAEA chief Matteo Grossi has previously said that Iran could make several nuclear bombs if it chose to do so.
Iran has repeatedly denied any intention of acquiring nuclear weapons, but the IAEA pointed out that no other non-nuclear state has enriched uranium to 60%.
