Iran’s stock of uranium enriched to 60% purity has increased by 20.6 kilograms to 142.1 kilograms as of May 11.
Jerrymusa.com reports that this brings Iran closer to having enough material enriched to weapons-grade (90% purity) for three nuclear weapons in theory, according to an IAEA yardstick. Iran later diluted 5.9 kilograms to a lower enrichment level.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated he has no information about bomb developments in Iran.
Iran’s uranium Purity
He noted that Iran is the only country in the world making stocks of 60% enriched uranium without possessing nuclear weapons.
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said Tehran would defend its legal right to develop a peaceful nuclear program.
Iran continues to increase its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity, despite international concerns and stalled discussions with the IAEA.
The country’s nuclear program remains a contentious issue, with Western powers questioning its peaceful intentions.