Iran Boosts Uranium Production, Currently Enriched at 60% Purity

Iran denies increasing production of near weapons-grade uranium, dismissing allegations from the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The IAEA report suggests that Iran has reversed a slowdown in uranium enrichment that began earlier in the year.
Iran had slowed down enrichment to 60% purity, a technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%, but has now increased production to 9 kg per month from the previous 3 kg per month.
The enrichment is taking place at Iran's facilities in Natanz and Fordow, according to the IAEA report.
Some experts believe that Iran already has enough nuclear material for several weapons, and there is speculation that the West is hesitant to take a tough stance to avoid escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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