IAEA Warns Iran is one step away from building Nuclear Weapons

IAEA Report Warns Iran Could Produce Six Nuclear Weapons Amid Growing Uranium Stockpile

The report highlights significant developments in Iran’s uranium enrichment activities, which bring the country dangerously close to the ability to produce nuclear weapons.

Over the last quarter, Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity has surged by 92.5 kilograms, bringing the total amount to 274.8 kilograms. Monthly production has also skyrocketed, with Iran now producing 35-40 kilograms of highly enriched uranium each month—up from the previous 6-9 kilograms. According to IAEA measurements, this amount of enriched uranium could be enough to produce six nuclear bombs if further refined to weapons-grade material.

The IAEA’s warning comes as time for diplomatic solutions dwindles. While the Trump administration had previously signaled a hard stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the IAEA report expresses deep concern over the growing stockpile of uranium. The agency stressed that Iran is the only non-nuclear weapon state currently producing such nuclear material. Despite Iran’s claims of transparency, stating that it has declared all of its nuclear materials and activities, the IAEA has found discrepancies that have led to a deadlock in resolving the issue.

Amid these concerns, Iran has heightened its defensive posture around its nuclear sites. Reports from Iranian diplomatic sources suggest that Tehran has placed defense systems around its nuclear facilities on high alert, preparing for a potential Israeli military strike with possible U.S. support. The country has been relying on domestically developed air defense systems, as well as Russian-made S-300 systems, to protect its sensitive locations. However, these defenses are widely considered inadequate against Israel’s advanced weaponry, prompting Iran to pressure Russia for faster delivery of more sophisticated S-400 missile systems.

As tensions escalate, the international community faces increasing pressure to address the potential threat of a nuclear-armed Iran, with the clock ticking on efforts to find a diplomatic resolution.