• About Us
  • Advertise
  • Internship
  • Contact Us
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Modern Bharat
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Featured
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Tech
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • World
  • Home
  • Featured
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Tech
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • World
No Result
View All Result
Modern Bharat
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Featured
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Tech
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • World
Home Politics

Iran has increased its Uranium stockpile by 5%: IAEA report

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

by Veer Jain
November 16, 2023
in Politics
Reading Time: 3 mins read
Iran
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to nearly weapons-grade levels, according to a report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen by The Associated Press on Wednesday.

The International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) also said that Iran has pushed back against the agency’s objections to Tehran’s ban on some of its inspectors designated to monitor the country’s nuclear program.

In its confidential quarterly report distributed to member states, the International Atomic Energy Agency said that according to its assessment, as of October 28, Iran has an estimated 128.3 kilograms (282.9 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60% purity, which represents an increase of 6.7 kilograms since its September report.

The IAEA report also estimated that as of October 28, Iran’s total enriched uranium stockpile was at 4,486.8 kilograms, an increase of 691.3 kilograms since the last quarterly report in September 2023.

Uranium enriched at 60% purity is just a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%.

Iran
Iran Increases Stockpile of Near Weapon-Grade Uranium by 5%

Why is Iran stockpiling enriched Uranium?

Uranium is the main fuel for nuclear reactors, and it can be found in many places around the world. In order to make the fuel, uranium is mined and goes through refining and enrichment before being loaded into a nuclear reactor.

The vast majority of nuclear power reactors use the isotope uranium-235 as fuel; however, it only makes up 0.7% of the natural uranium mined and must therefore be increased through a process called enrichment. This increases the uranium-235 concentration from 0.7% to between 3% and 5%, which is the level used in most reactors.

The enriched uranium is transported to a fuel fabrication plant where it is converted to uranium dioxide powder. This powder is then pressed to form small fuel pellets and heated to make a hard ceramic material. The pellets are subsequently inserted into thin tubes known as fuel rods, which are then grouped together to form fuel assemblies.

The number of fuel rods used to make each fuel assembly ranges from around 90 to well over 200, depending on the type of reactor. Once loaded, the fuel normally stays in the reactor core for several years.

In a nutshell, after Russia, Iran is making itself strong equipped with these nuclear weaponries. Lack of security in the middle-east has eventually allowed countries to mine and enrich uranium.

What does it mean for the world and especially the middle-east?

The scenario in the middle-east looks petrifying. Iran will stand against Israel but this time with what could be half-prepared nuclear weaponries. Russia just recently pulled out of the CTBT and now IAEA has reported about Iran’s recent findings.

In an effort to ensure Iran could not develop nuclear weapons, world powers struck a deal with Tehran in 2015 under which it agreed to limit enrichment of uranium to levels necessary for nuclear power in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. U.N. inspectors were tasked with monitoring the program.

Then-President Donald Trump unilaterally pulled the U.S. out of the accord in 2018, saying he would negotiate a stronger deal, but that didn’t happen. Iran began breaking the terms a year later. Those included provisions that Iran was allowed to enrich uranium only up to 3.67% purity and maintain a stockpile of uranium of 300 kilograms.

Weak leadership by the world power has let the door open for danger to enter the world. Joe Biden was ready to enter into a treaty but then failed to find a road-map to the details.

Iran’s allies are Russia and China. The USA should be aware of the risks involved; this could expose the fact that instead of fighting Iran, USA is indirectly engaging a war with Russia and China, which could escalate quite quickly.

Iran
Technicians work at the Arak heavy-water reactor as officials and media visit the site near Arak. (Atomic Energy Organization of Iran via Associated Press)

 

Author

  • Veer Jain
    Veer Jain

    Bringing out the reality through this wonderful digital press. I am known for my articles in Politics, Business and Tech genre. A youth trying to take on the...

Tags: IranIsrael-Hamas warJoe BidenlatestNewspoliticsUSAWorld
ShareTweetSharePinSendSendShareShare
Previous Post

Sankalp Patra: BJP’s Bold Pledge for Madhya Pradesh Elections 2023

Next Post

Ladli Behna Yojana: CM Shivraj Singh’s Impactful Play to lure women voters in Madhya Pradesh Election 2023

Next Post
ladli behna yojana

Ladli Behna Yojana: CM Shivraj Singh's Impactful Play to lure women voters in Madhya Pradesh Election 2023

Most Recent

Where to Trade Gold: A Beginner’s Guide to Vantage and Exness

Where to Trade Gold: A Beginner’s Guide to Vantage and Exness

October 14, 2024
APIKARO: The Future of WhatsApp Cloud API Marketing and Automation

APIKARO: The Future of WhatsApp Cloud API Marketing and Automation

July 20, 2024
IN-SPACe launches programme to support early-stage space startups

IN-SPACe launches programme to support early-stage space startups

June 18, 2024
Dharmendra Pradhan vows action as Opposition demands NEET-UG 2024 probe

Dharmendra Pradhan vows action as Opposition demands NEET-UG 2024 probe

June 18, 2024
Nirmala Sitharaman to present crucial 2024-25 Union Budget in July

Nirmala Sitharaman to present crucial 2024-25 Union Budget in July

June 18, 2024
Rahul retains Rae Bareli; Priyanka Gandhi to contest from Wayanad

Rahul retains Rae Bareli; Priyanka Gandhi to contest from Wayanad

June 18, 2024
Amit Shah reviews J&K security, plans high-level meeting on June 16

Amit Shah reviews J&K security, plans high-level meeting on June 16

June 15, 2024
BHEL secures Rs 7,000 crore power plant orders from Adani

BHEL secures Rs 7,000 crore power plant orders from Adani

June 15, 2024
Global leaders meet in Italy for pivotal G7 Summit 2024

Global leaders meet in Italy for pivotal G7 Summit 2024

June 14, 2024
Doval, Mishra reappointed, trusted aides secure key government positions

Doval, Mishra reappointed; trusted aides secure key government positions

June 14, 2024

About Us

Modern Bharat is your gateway to a fresh perspective on India. Our platform provides an array of insightful articles, features, and news that focus on the country's modern-day dynamics.

Follow Us

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer

Copyright © 2023 Modern Bharat | All Rights Reserved | Made with 💙 by Unick Digitals

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Featured
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Tech
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • World
  • Advertise
  • Internship
  • Learn More
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Disclaimer

Copyright © 2023 Modern Bharat | All Rights Reserved | Made with 💙 by Unick Digitals