Wed Sep 03 16:53:13 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text and a news article rewritten from it, keeping in mind the “View From India” perspective:
**Summary:**
A confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reveals that Iran significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels before the Israeli military attack on June 13, 2025. The IAEA expresses serious concern over its inability to verify Iran’s stockpile for over two months and the lack of progress in resuming inspections affected by recent bombings. The report highlights the urgency of resuming full IAEA inspections and expresses regret over Iran’s decision to cut cooperation.
**News Article:**
**Iran’s Enriched Uranium Stockpile Grows Amid Tensions: IAEA Report Raises Concerns**
**Vienna, September 3, 2025, 10:23 PM IST** – A confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revealed a significant increase in Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, raising concerns in the international community, including in India, which is closely monitoring the situation.
The report, circulated to member states, indicates that as of June 13, 2025, Iran possessed 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%, a notable increase of 32.3 kilograms since the IAEA’s last report in May. This development comes after the recent military attack by Israel on June 13.
From an Indian perspective, this escalation is worrying. India has always advocated for peaceful resolution of disputes and adherence to international norms regarding nuclear proliferation. The increasing tensions in the region and the potential for further escalation could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy and security.
The IAEA report also highlighted the ongoing challenges in verifying Iran’s nuclear program. Inspections of sites affected by the recent bombings, aside from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (operating with Russian assistance), have not resumed, and the agency has been unable to fully verify Iran’s declared stockpile since June 13.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stressed the urgency of resuming full agency inspections, stating that “technical modalities to enable the full resumption of Agency inspection should be concluded without delay.”
The report also noted that Iran’s total enriched uranium stockpile stood at 9874.9 kilograms as of June 13, an increase of 627.3 kilograms since the May report.
The IAEA has expressed “serious concern” over its inability to verify Iran’s near bomb-grade stockpile for over two and a half months. With approximately 42 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium theoretically sufficient to produce one atomic bomb (if further enriched to 90%), the agency’s concerns are understandable.
The situation presents a complex challenge for the international community. India will likely continue to urge all parties involved to exercise restraint and engage in constructive dialogue to de-escalate tensions and ensure the peaceful resolution of the issue. New Delhi’s diplomatic efforts could focus on finding common ground and facilitating communication between Iran, the IAEA, and other key stakeholders. The “View From India” remains firmly rooted in the principles of non-proliferation and peaceful coexistence.
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