The United Nations Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday to address concerns over Iran’s expanding uranium stockpile, which is approaching weapons-grade levels. The meeting was requested by six member countries, including France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, Britain, and the U.S., who seek to discuss Iran’s nuclear activities and transparency with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the IAEA.

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• UN Security Council to meet over Iran’s uranium stockpile.
• Iran’s uranium enrichment nearing weapons-grade level (up to 60% purity).
• Meeting requested by six Security Council members, including France and the U.S.
• Focus on Iran’s obligation to provide the IAEA with necessary information on undeclared nuclear material.
• Iran denies intentions to develop nuclear weapons.
• Western nations argue high-level uranium enrichment is unnecessary for civilian purposes.
• Iran’s nuclear program continues to advance, despite 2015 nuclear deal.
• U.S. withdrew from the 2015 deal under President Trump, escalating tensions.
• Britain, France, and Germany ready to trigger a “snap-back” of sanctions if needed.
• U.N. resolution on the 2015 deal expires on October 18, limiting further action.