uranium enrichment

Zarif: US, Israeli demands will lead to accelerated enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister says US and Israeli demands for zero enrichment of uranium by his country will backfire.

EU condemns Iranian uranium enrichment

Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK, and the EU issue joint statement calling on Iran to return to its commitments under JCPOA.

Trump: Iran better be careful

US President warns Islamic Republic after its announcement that it would expand its uranium enrichment. "Iran's doing a lot of bad things".

Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 5%

Iran will officially announce on Sunday that it is violating nuclear deal by increasing uranium enrichment to 5%.

Iran: We will exceed enriched uranium limit

Source says Iran will exceed enriched uranium limit set in 2015 deal due to failure of talks with remaining signatories.

Israel identifying accelerated uranium enrichment by Iran

TV report: While Iran says it is willing to discuss the nuclear agreement, it is accelerating its uranium enrichment.

Iran claims to have quadrupled uranium enrichment

Iranian official says country enriching uranium at a greatly accelerated rate, no longer accepts any restrictions on enrichment.

Iran ready to boost uranium enrichment, says official

Spokesman for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says country is ready to increase the level of its uranium enrichment to 20 percent.

Iran taking 'preliminary steps' to restart uranium enrichment

Iran's nuclear chief said country taking preliminary steps to design uranium fuel with a purity of 20 percent.

Iran threatens to ramp up uranium enrichment

Iran says it will begin uranium enrichment beyond previous levels if the remaining parties fail to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran reopens uranium enrichment plant

Iran reopens nuclear plant that was idle for nine years as it prepares to increase uranium enrichment.

Pompeo: We won't allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon

Secretary of State says Washington watching reports on Iran's plan to increase its uranium enrichment capacity.

EU: Iran's uranium enrichment doesn't breach deal

European Union says first assessment finds Iran's uranium enrichment plan does not breach its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.

Netanyahu:

'Iran's uranium enrichment is part of plot to annihilate Israel'

PM vows that Israel will prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, says Tehran pursuing expanded uranium enrichment to destroy Israel.

Liberman: Iran is panicking

Defense Minister says Khamenei's threats to increase uranium enrichment are 'a sign of hysteria and mass panic among Iranian leadership.'

Iran to increase its uranium enrichment capacity

Iran to inform IAEA over its start of a process to increase the country’s uranium enrichment capacity, says spokesman.

Top Iranian official threatens uranium enrichment

Top adviser to Khamenei says Iran could resume its uranium enrichment in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal.

Report: Iran May be Allowed to Enrich Uranium Under Deal

Diplomats say the United States and Iran are discussing a compromise that would let Iran keep much of its uranium-enriching technology.

Iran Says it Wants to Greatly Expand Enrichment Program

Iran reveals some of its demands in nuclear talks with West as it admits "substantial differences" remain between the sides.

Officials: Iran Eased its Demands, but Deal Still Not Close

Western diplomats say Iran has reduced its demands in talks, but reaching a deal by July 20 won't be easy.

Iran Threatens to Resume Enrichment if Talks Fail

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister: It's possible to reach an agreement with the West, but if not we'll resume uranium enrichment.

Iranian Lawmakers Threaten to Increase Uranium Enrichment Level

Responding to American sanctions threats, Iranians draft bill that would increase uranium enrichment to a 60% level.

U.S. May Consider Allowing Iran Some Enrichment

Wendy Sherman says U.S. would consider a "limited, modest enrichment program" in final deal with Iran.

House Reps Concerned Over Iran's Uranium Enrichment

U.S. lawmakers concerned about Iran's ability to continue enriching uranium, say the Obama administration gave Iran too much in Geneva.

Report: U.S. May Let Iran Continue Enriching

The White House is examining ways to enable Iran to have its own “domestic” uranium enrichment program.

Iran: ‘After Ten Years, We Have Emerged Victorious’

Iranian parliamentary chairman rejoices in ‘victory over the West,’ says America wanted to stop enrichment – but ultimately approved it.

Kerry: Iran's Uranium Enrichment Will be Decided Later

Secretary of State says the issue of whether Iran will ultimately be allowed to enrich uranium will not be decided in an interim deal.

Zarif: We Don't Need Our Enrichment Right to be Recognized

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country's right to enrich uranium is part of the NPT.

Zarif: We Won't Give Up Our Right to Enrich

Iran’s Foreign Minister is hopeful for a deal with the West, but stresses Iran will not give up on its right to enrich uranium.

Iran's Foreign Minister: An Agreement Can be Reached Tomorrow

Iran’s Foreign Minister says an agreement on his country's nuclear program is within reach. His deputy says Iran won't stop enriching.

Report: U.S. to Allow Iran to Continue Enriching

U.S. proposal to Iran would allow it to continue enriching uranium at low levels, says Telegraph.

Iran: We Never Stopped 20% Uranium Enrichment

Iran's nuclear chief, Ali Akbar Salehi, declares that Tehran has never stopped 20 percent uranium enrichment.

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Iran

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, a day after he warns about Iran's uranium enrichment.

Diplomats: No Proof Iran Has Stopped 20 Percent Enrichment

Contrary to remarks by Iranian lawmaker, diplomats say they have no information that Tehran halted 20 percent uranium enrichment.

Iranian Lawmaker: We Don't Need More 20% Enriched Uranium

Prominent Iranian lawmaker says Tehran is willing to relieve concerns about its uranium, but won't say it'll stop enriching.

Report: Iran Proposed to Freeze Production of 20% Uranium

Iran’s proposal to the West includes a freeze on production of 20% enriched uranium, among other things, reports Al-Monitor.

Iran's Deputy FM: We'll Hold Bilateral Talks with the U.S.

Iran will hold bilateral talks with the P5+1 but will negotiate on its right to enrich uranium, declares Deputy Foreign Minister.

Netanyahu Tells West: Don't Say I didn't Warn You

European media line up to hear the Israeli PM warn the West not to be fooled by Iranian diplomacy as it continues to enrich uranium

Iran's FM Insists on 'Absolute Right' to Enrich Uranium

Enriching uranium "is the absolute right of Iran," says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif ahead of next round of nuclear talks.

Iran's Atomic Energy Chief: The Nuclear Program Won't Stop

Iran may have elected a “moderate” new president, but its nuclear program will continue, says nuclear energy chief.

Lavrov: Iran is Prepared to Halt 20-Percent Enrichment

Russian Foreign Minister urges the world to drop the sanctions on Iran.

Steinitz: Iran is Getting Closer to Nuclear 'Red Line'

Iran is getting closer to reaching the “red line” set out by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, warns Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Iran: We Won't Suspend Uranium Enrichment

Iran inists it will not suspend its enrichment of uranium to 20 percent nor will it ship out its existing stockpile.

U.S. Intelligence Director: We'll Know if Iran Diverts Uranium

Iran could not produce enough highly-enriched uranium for an atomic bomb without being detected, says James Clapper.

US Warns Iran Moving Towards ‘Further Provocative Actions’

The United States is warning Iran has taken “further provocative actions” rather than moved towards cooperation on nuclear activities.

Iran Adds Thousands of Advanced Centrifuges to Enrich Uranium

Iran is adding thousands of advanced centrifuges to further enrich uranium into nuclear fuel, state-run media reported Sunday.

Diplomats: Iran Installing High-Tech Machines at Natanz

Tehran has started to install machines at its main uranium enrichment site that are capable of accelerating production of reactor fuel.

Iran Resumes Converting Uranium Into Fuel

Iran appears to have resumed converting small amounts of its higher-grade enriched uranium into reactor fuel, diplomats say.

Report: Iran to Upgrade Uranium Development

Iran has informed the IAEA that it planned to speed up its uranium enrichment program, using faster and more advanced centrifuges

Israeli Source Confirms Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Plant Exploded

Israeli intelligence source confirms underground nuclear facility sustained major damage in a “mega explosion” last week.

Experts: Syria May Have Unenriched Uranium

Western and Israeli security experts suspect Syria may have tons of unenriched uranium in storage which could be transferred to Iran.

Iran Denies it Agreed to Limited Enrichment Program

In a statement, Iran said that it was going full-force forward with its program to enrich uranium to a level of 20%.

Report: Iran Suspends 20% Uranium Enrichment

Iran has suspended uranium enrichment in order to have Western-imposed sanctions lifted, reports Al Arabiya.

Netanyahu: 'I Don't Know of Iran-U.S. Contacts'

Prime Minister says even if there were such talks, Iran would continue enrichment anyway.

Iran Adds More Centrifuges at Fordow

Iran has added more uranium enrichment centrifuges at its underground Fordow nuclear plant, diplomats report.

Report: Iran to Have Weapons-Grade Nuclear Fuel in 2-4 Months

A report in the Wall Street Journal has warned that Iran will be able to produce weapons-grade nuclear fuel in the next two to four months.

Iran's Statements on 90% Uranium Enrichment Exposed

MEMRI has tracked a campaign by the Iranian regime regarding its intents to enrich uranium for use in nuclear-fueled ships and submarines.

11,000 Centrifuges in Iran Enriching Uranium, Ahmadinejad Says

Iran now has 11,000 centrifuges enriching uranium, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says.

Backing down or bluffing?

Ahmadinejad: 'We Agree to Suspend Uranium Enrichment'

Iranian leader: Iran ready to suspend enrichment of 20% uranium if Europe delivers nuclear fuel for its reactors.

Report: Undercover Israelis in Iran

A British newspaper reported Sunday that Israeli commandos are operating undercover in Iran.