Iran further increases stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade level

International Atomic Energy Agency director general Rafael Grossi (Heinz-Peter Bader/AP)

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said.

The report, seen by The Associated Press, said Iran now has 142.1kg of uranium enriched up to 60% — an increase of 20.6kg since the last report in February.