DAVOS: United Nations nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi has warned that Iran is intensifying its uranium enrichment efforts significantly.
Uranium Enrichment Reaches New Levels
Iran informed the IAEA it would dramatically boost uranium enrichment to 60% purity, nearing the 90% weapons-grade threshold.
Western Nations Condemn Escalation
Civil Justification Questioned
Western powers criticized Iran’s move, saying there is no civilian need for enrichment at these levels.
Concerns Over Nuclear Weapons Development
No country has enriched uranium to such levels without eventually producing nuclear weapons, Western leaders emphasized.
Dramatic Increase in Enrichment
Production Rises Substantially
“Iran used to produce 7 kilograms monthly at 60% enrichment. Now, it produces over 30 kilograms,” Grossi reported.
Stockpile Grows Quickly
Grossi noted Iran currently possesses approximately 200 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity.
Path Toward Weapons-Grade Uranium
According to IAEA guidelines, about 42 kilograms of uranium at 60% purity could be further enriched to make a nuclear bomb.
Centrifuge Expansion in Progress
Installation of Centrifuges Underway
Grossi mentioned that bringing new centrifuges online would take time, but acceleration is clearly occurring.
Expect Gradual Increases
“We will see consistent increases in enrichment output soon,” Grossi told reporters at the Davos World Economic Forum.
Calls for Diplomacy
Urging Dialogue with the U.S.
Grossi has encouraged talks between Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to address the nuclear issue.
Hopes for New Agreement
“There seems to be some openness from President Trump’s team for discussions and potential agreements,” Grossi suggested.
Background on Nuclear Deal
Withdrawal from Nuclear Agreement
The previous Trump administration exited the Iran nuclear deal, which had imposed strict limits on Iran’s atomic activities.
The U.S. withdrawal led to the collapse of the agreement, sparking heightened tensions and Iran’s enrichment acceleration.
