Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months: IAEA chief
Summary
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, stated that despite recent attacks by the US and Israel on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iran could restart uranium enrichment within months. The attacks aimed to hinder Iran's potential to build nuclear weapons, but Iran might soon have some centrifuges working again.Key Facts
- Iran's nuclear facilities were targeted by the US and Israel to slow down its nuclear program.
- Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, said Iran might restart uranium enrichment within months.
- Uranium enrichment involves making uranium suitable for use in nuclear power or weapons.
- Iran has a stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%, close to what is needed for nuclear weapons.
- The IAEA is unsure if this uranium was moved or damaged during the attacks.
- Israeli attacks began on June 13, aiming to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
- In response, Iran might stop cooperating with the IAEA and has blocked inspections of some facilities.
- The conflict resulted in civilian casualties in both Iran and Israel.
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