IAEA Urges Iran to Reveal Amount of Enriched Uranium It Holds

The International Atomic Energy Agency has passed a resolution calling on Iran to urgently disclose how much enriched uranium it holds and to grant the agency full access to “all necessary material” to verify the data, Reuters reported today, Wednesday.

The resolution passed with 21 countries in favor, 3 against and 10 abstentions. The Iranian mission to the U.N. institutions condemned the agency’s decision. In a statement, it said the resolution was unprofessional and political. “How can the IAEA be trusted when warmongers control it?” the Iranians added.

Last night, The New York Times published details of the emerging agreement between the United States and Iran, saying that progress had been made in negotiations over the nuclear issue between the two countries. The progress was recorded before the round of strikes that took place last night, after President Donald Trump accused Iran of downing the American helicopter, an incident that led to American strikes and an Iranian response.

Officials and diplomats told the newspaper that the sides are discussing four issues related to Iran’s nuclear program. The first is suspending the uranium enrichment program, with the Trump administration demanding a suspension of at least 20 years, while the Iranians are offering 10 years. American officials believe a compromise of 15 years will be agreed upon.