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Iran Considers Diluting Uranium If U.S. Lifts Sanctions

2/10/2026

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Iran's atomic energy chief said Iran may dilute 60% enriched uranium if the United States lifts sanctions.
The statement follows renewed talks with Washington.
Iran's enrichment exceeds the 3.67% limit of the 2015 agreement.
The United States suspects Iran seeks to develop nuclear weapons, citing concerns about over 400 kg of highly enriched uranium.
Iran denies the aim and cites its civilian program under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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Iran's atomic energy chief said Iran may dilute 60% enriched uranium if the United States lifts sanctions.
The statement follows renewed talks with Washington.
Iran's enrichment exceeds the 3.67% limit of the 2015 agreement.
The United States suspects Iran seeks to develop nuclear weapons, citing concerns about over 400 kg of highly enriched uranium.
Iran denies the aim and cites its civilian program under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.