By SOFREP,
Iran has ramped up its uranium enrichment, pushing its stockpile to concern levels, according to a confidential United Nations’ nuclear watchdog report.
As of late October, Iran’s uranium enriched to 60 percent has increased by nearly 40 pounds since August, leaving it just a step away from weapons-grade material.
This development, reported Tuesday by The Associated Press, comes amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel and uncertainty about how Trump’s potential reelection could shape US policy toward Tehran.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) noted Iran’s uranium stockpile far exceeds the limits of the 2015 nuclear deal, from which the US withdrew under Trump.
Talks during the IAEA chief’s recent visit led Iran to temporarily pause enrichment expansion, but Western nations are skeptical. If censured at the upcoming IAEA meeting, Iran has hinted at retaliating by advancing its nuclear program even further.
Despite Iran’s claim that its nuclear program is peaceful, the IAEA warns it now has enough enriched uranium to create multiple nuclear weapons if fully processed.
Cooperation between Iran and the IAEA remains limited, with Iran barring some inspectors, refusing to reinstall monitoring equipment, and restricting access to critical data.
