Iran Can Enrich Uranium for Bomb Within Months: UN Nuclear Chief
UN nuclear chief alarmingly states that Iran can enrich uranium – enough to develop a bomb – within just a few months.
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What You Need to Know
This development poses a major global security risk, especially considering current tensions between Iran and the West.
Who is Involved?
The UN nuclear agency chief did not specify when enrichment could reach bomb-level levels, but the agency warned just last month that Iran had boosted its enriched uranium stockpile four-fold since November.
Regional Implications
This development follows heightened tensions between Iran and the West, notably with the US and Europe, which have been at odds over the nuclear deal.
What Could Happen Next?
If Iran does further enrich uranium, it would be yet another violation of the 2015 nuclear deal, Heightened tensions and uncertainty could also fuel fears of a new war, especially since the US has already deployed an aircraft carrier strike group and B-52 bombers to the region.
Context and Analysis
Despite international condemnations and warnings, Iran continues to increase its stockpile of enriched uranium, enrich it to higher levels, and deploy advanced centrifuges, which undermine the 2015 nuclear deal.
What Do We Know So Far?
According to the UN nuclear agency, Iran has accumulated
