Bloomberg: Iran reaches uranium enriched to 84%
This level would be the highest ever found by nuclear inspectors in the country and only 6% below what is required for a nuclear weapon.
247 - International nuclear inspectors in Iran reportedly detected enriched uranium last week at levels slightly below those required for a nuclear weapon, according to two diplomats quoted by [source name]. Bloomberg.
The International Atomic Energy Agency is trying to clarify how Iran amassed uranium enriched to 84% purity -- the highest level ever found by inspectors in the country and only 6% below what is needed for a nuclear weapon.
According to intelligence Despite being opposed to the United States, Iran has not resumed efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. Tehran claims to have the technical capability to produce a nuclear bomb, but no political decision has been made regarding this option.
A fatwa issued by the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prohibits Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. A nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers was undone after then-US President Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the process in 2018 and reinstated sanctions.
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