Iran said Saturday its uranium enrichment capacity has increased to record levels, a day before United Nations nuclear monitors are set to visit the country. Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said, "Currently, the enrichment capacity of the country has reached more than twice the entire history of this industry," The International Atomic Energy Agency will send a technical team to try to resolve a deadlock over the detection of traces of radioactive material at sites not declared as having hosted nuclear activities. The issue has hindered efforts to revive a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major powers.

Iran Says Enriched Uranium Capacity Hits Record

Posted On: February 13, 2023

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Iran said Saturday its uranium enrichment capacity has increased to record levels, a day before United Nations nuclear monitors are set to visit the country. Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said, “Currently, the enrichment capacity of the country has reached more than twice the entire history of this industry,” The International Atomic Energy Agency will send a technical team to try to resolve a deadlock over the detection of traces of radioactive material at sites not declared as having hosted nuclear activities. The issue has hindered efforts to revive a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major powers.