Iran enriching uranium to 60% purity at Fordo site

Iran has begun producing enriched uranium at 60% purity at the country’s underground Fordo nuclear plant, official media reported (AP)

Iran has begun producing enriched uranium at 60% purity at the country’s underground Fordo nuclear plant, official media reported on Tuesday, describing it as a response to a resolution by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog.

The increased enrichment, reported by the official news agency IRNA, is seen as a significant addition to the country’s nuclear programme.