The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran's enriched uranium reserves are stored underground, nearing levels that could enable them to be used for military purposes. This storage facility is located near Isfahan, one of Iran's oldest cities, and is situated south of Tehran. For the first time, the IAEA has specified the location of enriched uranium that is enriched to a degree approaching 90%, a level that falls into potential weaponization territory.

Importantly, the entrance to the tunnel where these reserves are housed was previously bombed during U.S. and Israeli joint strikes in June. However, insiders report that the facility remains largely intact, raising concerns over its security and the potential for Iran's nuclear capabilities to advance further without international oversight. The IAEA has communicated these developments to its member states via a document that has been disclosed to Reuters, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

Furthermore, there are plans for technical discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program to take place next week in Vienna, as reported by Agence France-Presse, citing the same confidential report from the IAEA. These discussions signify ongoing international efforts to monitor and potentially curb Iran's nuclear ambitions in light of the latest disclosures about its enriched uranium stocks and the associated risks of escalating military tensions in the region.