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Don’t Permit Iran to Enrich Uranium
The article argues against allowing Iran to enrich uranium, citing its possession of 970 lbs. of 60%-enriched uranium capable of producing 12 nuclear weapons if further enriched. It criticizes Iran's history of restricting International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) access to nuclear sites and highlights the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)'s sunset clauses, which expire in 2031, as insufficient to prevent potential weaponization.
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