Iran increases stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels – UN

The flag of the International Atomic Energy Agency flies in front of its headquarters during an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna, Austria (Heinz-Peter Bader/AP)

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

The report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of August 17, Iran has 164.7 kilograms (363.1 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60%.