Iran confirms it can stockpile 120kg of 20% enriched uranium each year
Iran restarted production of the more highly enriched uranium on Monday as it pushes back against sweeping US economic penalties
05 January 2021 - 16:40
Tehran — Iran is able to produce 8kg to 9kg of uranium enriched to 20% each month, a top official said on Tuesday, in the first detailed account of a major extension to the country’s nuclear programme that has stoked tensions in the region.
Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, told state TV the agency would be able to stockpile the annual target of 120kg set by parliament...
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