The IAEA has reported that Iran has significantly increased its production of enriched uranium, accumulating 408.6 kilograms enriched to 60% as of mid-May, a rise of 133.8 kilograms since the previous report. This stockpile raises alarms as only 42 kilograms are needed to potentially create an atomic bomb. While Iran insists it does not seek nuclear weapons, the IAEA remains concerned, noting that no other non-nuclear countries have enriched uranium to such high levels. Furthermore, the agency criticized Iran's cooperation, citing unsatisfactory responses to inquiries and sanitized investigation sites.
The IAEA's report highlights Iran's significant increase in enriched uranium production, raising concerns over its potential to develop nuclear weapons amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
IAEA Director General Grossi expressed the agency's serious concerns regarding Iran's enrichment activities, stating that Iran's current uranium stockpile could theoretically allow for the production of multiple atomic bombs.
Despite Iran's denial of intentions to develop nuclear weapons, the IAEA points out the alarming fact that no other non-nuclear state has enriched uranium to such levels.
The IAEA's report criticized Iran's cooperation, characterizing it as 'less than satisfactory,' with issues stemming from unaddressed questions and verification challenges.
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