Iran has about 200 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity - a level that approaches the 90% needed to create a nuclear weapon. This was announced by the Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi at the World Economic Forum, quoted by "Reuters", reports News.bg.
According to the IAEA, this amount would be almost enough to create five nuclear weapons if the uranium were further enriched.
According to Grossi, the production of uranium at this level in Iran has accelerated sevenfold compared to previous periods. "Before, they produced about seven kilograms per month, and now they exceed 30 kilograms," he pointed out.
Reaction from the international community
Western powers have described Iran's step as a serious escalation that cannot be justified by civilian goals. No other country has ever reached enrichment to 60% without creating nuclear weapons.
Grossi recalled that last month Iran notified the IAEA of its intention to “drastically“ accelerate uranium enrichment to 60% purity.
Consequences of leaving the nuclear agreement
After the US, led by Donald Trump, left the 2015 nuclear agreement, Iran began to violate the treaty's restrictions. Measures were introduced such as accumulating stocks of enriched uranium, increasing the purity of refining, and installing modern centrifuges.
Although Tehran denies any nuclear weapons ambitions, many experts and international institutions doubt this position, as enrichment levels exceed standards for civilian needs.