SECURITYJun 24 · 15:03 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

A primer on uranium enrichment as Iran’s nuclear program faces scrutiny

The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites to prevent uranium enrichment for weapons, with Iran claiming its program is peaceful. Iran has 441 kg of 60%-enriched uranium, a step from weapons-grade material, according to the IAEA.

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