Iran additional will increase its stockpile of uranium enriched to close weapons-grade ranges

VIENNA: Iran has additional elevated its stockpile of uranium enriched to close weapons-grade ranges, a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog mentioned Monday.

The report, seen by The Related Press, mentioned Iran now has 142.1 kilograms (313.2 kilos) of uranium enriched as much as 60% — a rise of 20.6 kilograms (45.4 kilos) for the reason that final report in February. Uranium enriched at 60% purity is only a brief, technical step away from weapons-grade ranges of 90%.

In line with the report, Iran’s total stockpile of enriched uranium stands at 6201.3 kilograms (13671.5 kilos), which represents a rise of 675.8 kilograms (1489.8 kilos) for the reason that final report by the Worldwide Atomic Power Company.

In its present report, the IAEA additionally mentioned Tehran has not reconsidered the company’s September 2023 determination of barring probably the most skilled nuclear inspectors from monitoring its nuclear program however added that it anticipated Iran “to take action within the context of the continuing consultations between the Company and Iran.”

The IAEA additionally mentioned that the deaths of Iran’s President and Overseas Minister in a helicopter crash have induced a pause within the UN nuclear watchdog’s talks with Tehran over bettering cooperation.