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IAEA: Iran's Stock of Near-Bomb-Grade Uranium Grows Sharply


(Reuters) Francois Murphy - Iran's stock of uranium close to weapons grade has jumped since it announced a dramatic acceleration in enrichment in December, according to two reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency released Wednesday. The IAEA said, "The significantly increased production and accumulation of high-enriched uranium by Iran, the only non-nuclear weapon state to produce such nuclear material, is of serious concern." The reports showed that the stock of 60% material grew by 92.5 kg. in the past quarter to 274.8 kg. That is enough in principle, if enriched further, for six nuclear bombs. Before its latest acceleration, Iran was producing 6-9 kg. of uranium enriched up to 60% per month; now that figure is 35-40 kg.
2025-02-27 00:00:00
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