Key Points

• We and several international partners have substantial and specific information that Iran has been building now for several years a small, covert uranium enrichment site at Qom, in violation of international rules.
• This follows a familiar pattern of concealment and deception by Iran and casts serious doubts on its claims of peaceful intent.
• Iran needs to come clean, take concrete and tangible steps to create confidence and transparency, and demonstrate that Iran is committed to establishing its peaceful intentions through meaningful dialogue and concrete action.
• We are committed to serious, meaningful diplomacy. These revelations underscore the importance of stating our concerns directly to Iran on October 1. We will look for Iran to take steps to create confidence for the international community.