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Since the U.S. left the 2015 Iranian nuclear accord, which lifted international sanctions on Tehran in exchange for strict but temporary limitations on its nuclear work, Tehran has massively expanded its program. The Biden administration sought to revive the nuclear pact when it took office, but those talks broke down last year.
Among the most worrying parts of its work for Western officials is Tehran’s production of 60% enriched uranium, which U.S. officials say could be turned into enough weapons-grade material for a nuclear bomb in less than two weeks.
U.S. officials had hoped Tehran would stop accumulating 60% enriched uranium as one of a series of de-escalatory steps from both sides, which included the prisoners deal.
According to the people, Iran has diluted a small amount of 60% enriched uranium in recent weeks and slowed the rate at which it is accumulating new material. Iran’s stockpile has grown since the 114 kilograms of highly enriched uranium Iran was recorded having in May, but it could easily dilute more of the 60% it has produced to get back to that level. It isn’t yet clear if Tehran plans to do that.
Iran was adding just short of 9 kilograms of 60% to its stockpile on average between February and May.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA, said in its report that Iran had produced uranium particles that were enriched up to 83.7% purity at its Fordo fuel enrichment plant south of Tehran.
In a separate statement, U.S. allies France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a stark warning over Iran's nuclear activities.
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Iran is directly acknowledging an accusation attributed to international inspectors that it enriched uranium to 84% purity for the first time, which would put the Islamic Republic closer than ever to weapons-grade material
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Among the most worrying parts of its work for Western officials is Tehran’s production of 60% enriched uranium, which U.S. officials say could be turned into enough weapons-grade material for a nuclear bomb in less than two weeks.
U.S. officials had hoped Tehran would stop accumulating 60% enriched uranium as one of a series of de-escalatory steps from both sides, which included the prisoners deal.
According to the people, Iran has diluted a small amount of 60% enriched uranium in recent weeks and slowed the rate at which it is accumulating new material. Iran’s stockpile has grown since the 114 kilograms of highly enriched uranium Iran was recorded having in May, but it could easily dilute more of the 60% it has produced to get back to that level. It isn’t yet clear if Tehran plans to do that.
Iran was adding just short of 9 kilograms of 60% to its stockpile on average between February and May.
WSJ News Exclusive | Iran Slows Buildup of Uranium Needed for Weapon
The effort could help ease tensions with the U.S. as Iran releases four U.S. citizens from prison, and allow the resumption of broader talks over its nuclear program.
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Iran enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels, nuclear watchdog warns
The International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA, said in its report that Iran had produced uranium particles that were enriched up to 83.7% purity at its Fordo fuel enrichment plant south of Tehran.
In a separate statement, U.S. allies France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a stark warning over Iran's nuclear activities.
Iran enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels, nuclear watchdog warns
Tehran “continues its unprecedented and grave nuclear escalation,” according to Britain, France and Germany.
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Iran Acknowledges Accusation It Enriched Uranium to 84%
Iran is directly acknowledging an accusation attributed to international inspectors that it enriched uranium to 84% purity for the first time, which would put the Islamic Republic closer than ever to weapons-grade material
Wow!
