Nuclear weapon

Iran says 60% enrichment meant to show nuclear prowess, is reversible

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Iran says 60% enrichment meant to show nuclear prowess, is reversible

Iran began enriching uranium to 60% purity in order to show its technical capacity after a sabotage attack at a nuclear plant, and the move is quickly reversible if the United States lifts sanctions, the Iranian government said on Tuesday. Talks in Vienna aimed at bringing the United States and Iran back to full compliance … Read more

Iran may pursue nuclear weapon, intelligence minister warns West

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Iran may pursue nuclear weapon, intelligence minister warns West

TEHRAN: Iran‘s intelligence minister has warned the West that his country could push for a nuclear weapon if crippling international sanctions on Tehran remain in place, state television reported Tuesday. The remarks by Mahmoud Alavi mark a rare occasion that a government official says Iran could reverse its course on the nuclear program. Tehran has … Read more