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Pradeep Kumar

11/10/21 10:10 AM IST

Iran makes 20% more enriched uranium

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Iran has produced more than 120 kilograms (265 pounds) of 20% enriched uranium.

Details
  • Mohammad Eslami said that under the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, the other signatories were to provide Iran with 20% enriched uranium needed for its research reactor.
  • But it was not delivered, If they did not produce it by themselves this would have turned into one of our problems.
  • Under the terms of the nuclear deal, Iran was prohibited from enriching uranium above 3.67% with the exception of its research reactor activities.
  • Enriched uranium above 90% can be used in a nuclear weapon.
  • The nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, promises Iran economic incentives in exchange for limits on its nuclear program, and is meant to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear bomb.
Why it a major concern?

Scientists estimate that at least 170 kilograms (375 pounds) of enriched uranium is needed to make a bomb.

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
  • The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is a detailed, 159-page agreement with five annexes reached by Iran and the P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) on July 14, 2015.
  • The nuclear deal was endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2231, adopted on July 20, 2015.
  • Iran’s compliance with the nuclear-related provisions of the JCPOA is verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) according to certain requirements set forth in the agreement. 
Source: The Hindu

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