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Security Council to Discuss Iran's Highly Enriched Uranium... and Grossi Warns
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The increasing calls to reimpose international sanctions on Iran reflect growing concern about the Iranian regime's intentions and its continued evasion of its international obligations and developmen

The UN Security Council plans, tomorrow Wednesday, to host a closed session to review the issue of Iran's growing stock of highly enriched uranium, according to Reuters, in a move that embodies escalating global fears about Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Six countries among the 15 Security Council members, including France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, Britain, and the United States, initiated the demand for this session, suggesting an increasing global consensus on the dangers of Iran's nuclear program.
Diplomats revealed to Reuters their intention to also call for the Council to review Iran's level of compliance in providing "the necessary data to clarify outstanding issues related to undeclared nuclear materials detected in several facilities inside Iran" to the International Atomic Energy Agency, in a gesture to the continuity of Tehran's policy of deception and evasion.
The Iranian mission to the United Nations has not yet rushed to issue any statement regarding this news, in a silence that reflects the embarrassment of the Iranian position.
The European Troika, which is Britain, France, and Germany, notified the Security Council of their readiness, if necessary, to resume the application of global sanctions on Iran to prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, in a position that confirms the seriousness of the European approach to the Iranian threat.
The time element in this context is of doubled importance, as the period of Iran's obligations under the nuclear agreement, based on Resolution 2231 issued by the UN Security Council on July 20, 2015, is approaching its end, and the parties that signed the agreement have only eight months until next October to activate the "snapback mechanism," i.e., restoring the application of canceled global sanctions on Tehran, and in this scenario, countries with veto power cannot obstruct the implementation of the "snapback mechanism."
For his part, US President Donald Trump directed the US representative at the United Nations to coordinate with Washington's partners to restore the application of global sanctions and restrictions on Iran, in an initiative that strengthens international efforts to contain the Iranian threat.
For her part, the EU Commissioner for Foreign Relations, Kaja Kallas, noted last Sunday that "we must adopt a stricter approach towards Iran," focusing on the inevitability of coordination with the United States regarding Tehran, in confirmation of the European-American consensus on the dangers of Iranian behavior.
During a press interview, Kallas reviewed the nature of Iran's nuclear program and Tehran's regional role, and also responded to a question about recent tensions in EU-US relations, announcing: "We have always considered ourselves loyal allies, and have always been friends and partners, and we cooperated on multiple files, including Ukraine and West Asia, and today we observe cooperation between countries such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, and I think this is one of the moments in which we should work as partners across the Atlantic."
In a related context, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, recently issued concerning warnings through an interview with Bloomberg, where he pointed out that sanctions have not proven effective, as Iran has clearly been able to overcome them, noting that Iran's nuclear program has witnessed significant expansion, especially since 2018.
Grossi reviewed the IAEA's assessment of Iran's uranium stockpile levels, and indicated that recent reports by international inspectors showed a 50% increase in the stockpile of highly enriched uranium during the past three quarters, a sign of alarming acceleration in Iran's nuclear program.
The head of the IAEA continued that the current stockpile level shortens the time gap between Iran and manufacturing a sufficient amount of fuel to produce a nuclear warhead to become "just a few days," which represents a direct challenge to regional and global peace and stability.
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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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