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Chapter Four-B: The Victory Story Meets the Ledger

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#1 Primary record

International Atomic Energy Agency — Board of Governors verification/monitoring report on Iran (GOV/2026/8, dated 27 February 2026).

Documents the enriched-uranium accounting and the Isfahan tunnel complex.

#2 Reporting

IAEA / Director General Rafael Grossi — much of Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium likely still at Isfahan; inspectors restricted from bombed sites.

Iran was assessed to hold about 440.9 kg enriched to 60% — enough, if further enriched, for multiple weapons. Times of Israel: Türkiye Today (441 kg figure):

#3 Reporting

Reuters — "U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say" (March 27, 2026).

CENTCOM separately assessed roughly 92% of the Iranian navy's large vessels sunk. Times of Israel (carrying Reuters): U.S. News (Reuters exclusive):

#5 Background

Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran (signed June 17, 2026)

— a 14-point interim framework: cessation of hostilities, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions waivers, and a 60-day negotiation window, with the nuclear question deferred. Iran announced suspension of its commitments on July 18, 2026. Overview: Full text: