Iran begins enrichment of uranium to highest level yet

Centrifuge machines in the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Iran (AP)

Iran began enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after an attack targeted its Natanz nuclear site, the country’s parliament speaker said.

The comment by Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, quoted by state television, did not elaborate on the amount Iran planned to enrich.