Global markets are facing a new source of anxiety: growing uncertainty surrounding Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. According to intelligence reports, Iran likely moved over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% just before joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes struck key nuclear sites. No one can confirm whether the material was destroyed, hidden, or is still waiting somewhere in the shadows—and the world is holding its breath.
Chaos After the Strikes: Uranium Missing or Simply Hidden?
U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iran’s main nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—on June 13. President Trump hailed the operation as successful, stating the sites were “completely destroyed.” However, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warns that the true extent of the damage remains unknown. Even worse, there’s no evidence that the uranium stockpiles were hit.
According to IAEA Director Rafael Grossi, the centrifuges were likely severely damaged, but it remains unclear what happened to more than 400 kg of nearly weapons-grade uranium. If the material was moved, it may have disappeared before the first bombs dropped.
Satellite Evidence and Advance Warning
Satellite images show trucks lined up near the Fordow facility shortly before the airstrikes. Diplomatic sources suggest Iran may have received advance warning and relocated the sensitive material in time. Trump denies this, insisting “nothing was moved,” but experts argue that without forensic investigations, no one can know for sure where the uranium is now.
Economic Fallout: Fear Pushes Prices Higher
This uncertainty isn't just a security risk—it’s an economic one. The lack of clarity about Iran’s nuclear assets is shaking global markets. Oil prices are rising, governments are stockpiling, and traders are speculating. It’s not just geopolitics anymore—this could drive inflation.
Iran Pushes Back, Threatens to Cut Off Cooperation
Iran denies violating any international agreements. Still, the IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution accusing Tehran of breaching the Non-Proliferation Treaty. In response, Iran’s parliament voted to suspend cooperation with the agency and accused it of diplomatically “justifying” the airstrikes. The IAEA firmly denies the accusation.
Unknown Uranium, Unknown Future
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi admits there is no evidence of an Iranian nuclear weapons program—but also cannot confirm the program is purely peaceful. With more than 400 kilograms of enriched uranium unaccounted for, governments are forced to act based on limited data. And that’s a dangerous scenario.
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