Iran Enriched ’17 Kilograms’ Of 20 Percent Enriched Uranium, Exceeding Goals
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(Worthy News) – Iran’s parliament speaker says the country has produced 17 kilograms of 20 percent-enriched uranium within a month, as Iranian officials continue to dismiss international calls for Tehran to return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf made the announcement during a visit to the Fordow nuclear plant on January 28.
In separate comments, the spokesman of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Behruz Kalamvandi, confirmed Qalibaf’s estimate, saying there are currently 17 kilograms of enriched uranium stockpiles with a 20 percent purity in the country. [ Source: Radio Free Europe (Read More…) ]
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