Iran says it has enriched uranium with 60% purity
The Islamic Republic made the proud announcement via Twitter. The news comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East in the wake of an attack at a nuclear plant south of Tehran.
Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf said he was proud of Iran s nuclear enrichment
Iran started enriching uranium up to 60% purity on Friday after an attack targeted its Natanz nuclear plant, Tehran s parliament speaker said.
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf tweeted: I am proud to announce that at 00:40 last night, and on the night of the pilgrimage of Sayyid al-Shuhada, young and pious Iranian scientists were able to obtain a product of 60% enriched uranium.
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As nuclear deal talks go on, Iran enriches uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell
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Iran-made, Dezful medium range ballistic missile (Bottom) and Zolfaghar road-mobile single-stage solid-propelled liquid fueled missile are seen next to an Iran flag in the Azadi (Freedom) square during a rally to commemorate the 42nd Victory annivers
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran began enriching uranium Friday to its highest level ever, edging closer to weapons-grade levels to pressure talks in Vienna aimed at restoring its nuclear deal with world powers after an attack on its main atomic site.
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