Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility “as soon as possible,” pushing its program a technical step away from weapons-grade levels as it increases pressure on the West over the tattered atomic deal.
The move comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. in the waning days of the administration of President Donald Trump, who unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal in 2018.
Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground
Fordo nuclear facility “as soon as possible,” pushing its program a
technical step away from weapons-grade levels as it increases pressure on
the West over the tattered atomic deal.
The move comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. in the
waning days of the administration of President Donald Trump, who
unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal in 2018.