VIENNA/TEHRAN – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a new report on Iran’s nuclear program on November 12 ahead of its quarterly Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, drawing criticism from observers for its selective focus and omissions.
The report, obtained by Press TV prior to its formal presentation, primarily focuses Iran’s uranium stockpile and verification activities, but notably refrains from discussing recent attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities by Israel and the United States in June, which Tehran has repeatedly described as illegal and in violation of international law.
According to the document, the total uranium stockpile as of June 13 stood at 9,874.9 kg, with 9,040.5 kg in the form of UF6. This included 2,391.1 kg enriched up to 2% U-235, 6,024.4 kg enriched up to 5% U-235, 184.1 kg enriched up to 20% U-235, and 440.9 kg enriched up to 60% U-235. The IAEA noted these figures were based on previous information provided by Iran, earlier verification activities, and operational records of declared facilities.
The report emphasizes that Iran’s legal safeguards obligations under the NPT remain in force and “cannot be suspended under any circumstances.” Yet, it also acknowledges that the June attacks “have created a situation which requires Iran and the Agency to cooperate constructively,” a formulation some analysts see as sidestepping the question of accountability for the violence that precipitated Iran’s suspension of cooperation.
The IAEA further references the September Cairo agreement between Director General Rafael Grossi and Iranian officials, outlining procedural steps for inspections and reporting at unaffected sites. 
While the agency describes the agreement as providing “common understanding” of safeguards implementation, the document avoids examining the implications of the unilateral “snapback” mechanism activated by Britain, France, and Germany, which Iran has warned would void the Cairo framework and create new conditions for its compliance.
Critics point out that the report’s treatment of Iran’s nuclear file is narrowly technical, ignoring the broader security and political context in which Iran’s nuclear activities continue. 
The omission of commentary on Israel’s June attacks or the U.S. military strikes is viewed by some observers as a failure to address the challenges to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, potentially undermining the agency’s credibility in providing a balanced assessment.
Observers also note that the report’s reliance on pre-existing Iranian declarations and historic verification data does not account for disruptions caused by the attacks, raising questions about the reliability of its stockpile estimates.
With the Board of Governors meeting set to begin next week, Iran has not officially responded to the report, though the findings are expected to influence ongoing debates over inspections, safeguards, and the broader geopolitical tensions surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program.
The document, while providing detailed technical data, has prompted concern among analysts that the IAEA continues to prioritize procedural reporting over addressing the unlawful attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the broader context of regional security.