UN nuclear watchdog chief urges Iran to grant IAEA access to verify nuclear material

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog on Tuesday urged Iran to provide the agency with the information and access needed to verify its previously declared nuclear material, including 440 kilograms (970 pounds) of highly enriched uranium, Anadolu reports. The UN Security Council began the session by voting to adopt the agenda, with 11 votes in favor, two against from Russia and China, and two abstentions from Pakistan and Somalia. Addressing the Council, Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said the agency continues to engage with Tehran, “seeking avenues to encourage it to clarify all remaining safeguards issues.” “One area of particular concern is Iran’s previously declared nuclear material, which includes 440kg of High Enriched […]