In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iran has claimed it will begin releasing secret Israeli nuclear documents, just as European powers push for the reimposition of UN sanctions on Tehran. The Iranian threat, described by some analysts as psychological warfare, comes amid intense international scrutiny over its uranium enrichment program.
Iran’s Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib, alleged that Tehran had acquired “a vast collection of strategic and sensitive Israeli documents,” including data on nuclear facilities. While these claims remain unverified, Iran has promised to release the information soon, potentially tying it to the recent arrests of two Israeli citizens accused of spying for Tehran.
The announcement comes as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) begins a crucial meeting in Vienna. A 20-page report prepared by the agency outlines Iran’s non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, revealing that Iran has enriched enough uranium for approximately 10 nuclear bombs and has failed to address past nuclear activities at three sanitized sites.
France, Germany, and the UK are advocating for a motion declaring Iran in violation of its safeguards, which could lead to the automatic reimposition of UN sanctions by October. Due to the framework of the 2015 deal, Russia and China do not have veto powers over this reimposition.
In response, Iran has threatened to escalate its uranium enrichment and limit access for IAEA inspectors. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran claims that it has already increased 60% enrichment levels sevenfold since the last IAEA censure.
Meanwhile, US-Iran talks remain at a standstill. President Donald Trump has reportedly set a 60-day deadline, expiring June 11, to revive negotiations. Russia has offered to mediate, with a proposal for Iran to suspend enrichment and transfer its uranium stockpile to Moscow temporarily.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned, “Any accusation based on politicized reports is aimed at triggering a crisis. If sanctions return, Iran will respond decisively.”
As the nuclear clock ticks, the world watches with bated breath.
