Iran confirms it has begun enriching uranium to 20% in breach of nuclear pact
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(Worthy News) – Iran confirmed Tuesday that it was now enriching uranium to 20 percent purity, well beyond the threshold set by its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, sparking international concern.
The move at its underground Fordo facility was verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency, a UN watchdog.
It was the most striking violation yet of Iranian commitments under the landmark deal, a process it started in 2019 in response to US President Donald Trump’s dramatic withdrawal from the accord the previous year. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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