Iran has taken steps to “dramatically” increase its stockpile of uranium enriched close to weapons grade, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said, in a move that will escalate tensions with the US and Israel.
Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said the move by Tehran, which is in retaliation to a decision by European powers to censure the Islamic republic, was “very concerning”.
He said it could increase Iran’s capacity to produce uranium enriched to 60 per cent purity, which is close to weapons-grade levels, by “seven or eight times”.
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