Germany Extreme concern over Iran's new nuclear steps
In a joint statement, Germany, Great Britain and France have strongly condemned Iran's latest steps to expand its nuclear program.
09.12.2024, 23:56
SDA
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Islamic Republic is planning to increase the number of its centrifuges and expand the infrastructure for uranium enrichment, among other things.
The measures would increase Iran's stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, for which there is no credible civilian justification anyway, declared the E3 states as remaining partners of the 2015 nuclear deal. "We urge Iran to reverse these steps and stop its nuclear escalation immediately."
Only a small step to a nuclear weapon
According to Iran's latest plans, the production capacity for 60 percent uranium can be increased from 4.7 kilograms to over 34 kilograms per month, the IAEA recently stated. According to experts, around 50 kilograms of 60 percent uranium would be needed for a nuclear warhead. The government in Tehran says it is not seeking nuclear weapons.
Iran committed to restricting its nuclear program in 2015. In return, sanctions were lifted. However, in 2018, Donald Trump ordered Iran to withdraw from this pact during his first term as US President. Since then, Iran has gradually ramped up its nuclear program again.
