Iran has reportedly taken extraordinary steps to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium at the bombed Isfahan nuclear complex, according to a media report. Tehran has collapsed tunnels and mined entrances around the site, making access significantly more difficult and dangerous. The uranium is believed to be buried underground, raising concerns about whether international inspectors or future negotiators would be able to verify and account for the full inventory.
US Military Considered Risky Operation
The report also claims that the US military had considered a potential operation to seize the nuclear material but ultimately deemed the mission too risky. Since then, Iran is said to have further fortified locations where the uranium may be stored.
Implications for International Inspections
The development comes amid ongoing talks between Iran and the United States. The inaccessibility of the uranium stockpile could complicate verification efforts by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and future diplomatic negotiations.
