Iran nuclear fears erupt as US issues bleak warning – New operation started

The country also agreed to hold no more than 300kg (660lbs) of low-enriched uranium.

Highly enriched uranium, which has a purity of 20% or more, is typically used in research reactors.

Under the deal, Iran capped its nuclear activities in return for a lifting of sanctions.

Donald Trump reimposed US sanctions in November 2018, and since July 2019 Iran has increasingly breached the pact’s restrictions.

In addition to operating advanced IR-6 centrifuges at its Fordo facility and enriching uranium up to 20% purity, the country has also started to produce smaller quantities of 60%-enriched uranium.

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source: express.co.uk