Iran threatens 90% uranium enrichment if US resumes strikes
- Iran has threatened to enrich uranium to 90% purity, which is weapons-grade, if attacked again by the United States or Israeli forces.
- Iran's uranium stockpile has grown to 22,000 pounds of enriched uranium since 2018, with some enriched up to 60%, close to weapons-grade levels.
- US President Trump cited Iran's enriched uranium as a key reason for the ongoing conflict with Tehran that has lasted over 70 days and warned the Middle East ceasefire was 'on life support.'
- The International Atomic Energy Agency reported that a large portion of Iran's highly enriched uranium has remained stored at the Isfahan nuclear complex, which has been the target of past airstrikes.
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According to US President Trump, the ceasefire with Iran is hanging by the thread. In the event of renewed attacks on de Iran, it is now threatening nuclear-weapon-capable uranium enrichment. All current developments in the Iran war live.
Tehran's 'Weapon-Grade Uranium Enrichment' Warning If US Attacks Iran Again
The UN watchdog believes that 440.9 kilograms (972 pounds) of Iran's stockpile is enriched up to 60 per cent purity, a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90 per cent.
The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, bringing Operation Epic Fury to an end. However, Tehran is still refusing to surrender. Follow the latest developments regarding the war in the Middle East in our live blog.
The rhetoric between Washington and Tehran remains confrontational even after five weeks of ceasefire. Iran is now bringing uranium enrichment into play, Donald Trump speaks of an end to the ceasefire.
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