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Iran rejects IAEA concerns after an increase in report highlights in rich uranium stockpile

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (AP File Photo)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Rafael Mariano Gosi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the early hours of Sunday, in the midst of increasing stress on a confidential United Nations report, in which flagged increasing reserves of uranium, which rich in arms-grade levels.In a post on Telegram, Argchi stated that he confirmed Iran’s “continuous cooperation” with the United Nations nuclear guard during the call. He also urged GRSI that the agency should not be misused to pursue “political agenda against Iranian people” by “some parties”. IAEA has not yet publicly commented on phone conversations.The IAEA report accessible by the Associated Press expressed “serious concern” over Iran, which became the “sole non-nuclear-hostent state” to produce such materials. The report stated that till 17 May, Iran had stock 408.6 kg of uranium, which was up to 60 percent – about 50 percent more than recorded in February. Up to 60 percent rich uranium is just one technical step away from the 90 percent level required for nuclear weapons.While Argchi claimed that all nuclear activities were being conducted according to existing agreements and under the inspection of the agency, the report also mentions that Iran’s cooperation was “lower than satisfactory”, especially about the unexpected uranium marks found on unannounced sites.Responding to Sunday, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazam Gharibabadi pushed back against IAA’s concerns, stating: “As long as the nuclear activities of a country are subject to the monitoring of IAEA, there is no reason for concern. Islamic Republic of Iran is not riding nuclear weapons nor any kind of unwanted atmosphere or any kind of activities. Is taken. ” He said that out of 682 inspections conducted by IAA in 32 countries, 493 were held in Iran.The Argchi-Grosy Call came shortly after Omani’s Foreign Minister Badar Al-Busidi-met Iranian officials in the mediation-Tehran of the indirect dialogue between Iran and the United States. He made the latest proposal of Washington in an attempt to revive Iran’s nuclear development in exchange for restrictions to review the talks. Last week, the conclusion of the most recent round of conversation in Rome was described by Al-Busaidi as “some but decisive progress.,

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