International Atomic Energy Agency

Role in conflict

The IAEA conducts safeguards inspections of declared nuclear facilities under the Non-Proliferation Treaty and the JCPOA-era Additional Protocol. Its quarterly reports on Iranian enrichment levels, stockpile sizes, and cooperation status are the most authoritative non-aligned data source on the programme. The IAEA does not have police powers; it monitors and reports.

Objectives

• Maintain inspection access and continuity of monitoring
• Report enrichment levels and stockpile sizes accurately
• Resolve outstanding safeguards questions

Constraints

• Limited tools when access is restricted
• Political pressure from member states on both sides

Primary sources

• IAEA Iran-related reports