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Iran's Uranium Stockpile Soars, Raising Nuclear Alarm

5/31/2025

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Iran's uranium stockpile has surged to 900.8 pounds, enriched to 60%, igniting fears over its nuclear ambitions. The IAEA cautions that this quantity could yield multiple nuclear bombs. As Israel calls for urgent measures against Iran's program, Tehran maintains its nuclear pursuits are for peaceful purposes, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations for a new deal.

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Iran's uranium stockpile has surged to 900.8 pounds, enriched to 60%, igniting fears over its nuclear ambitions. The IAEA cautions that this quantity could yield multiple nuclear bombs. As Israel calls for urgent measures against Iran's program, Tehran maintains its nuclear pursuits are for peaceful purposes, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations for a new deal.