Iran Advances Nuclear Program with New Centrifuge Installations
UN watchdog reports significant expansion at Natanz and Fordow sites, prompting international condemnation.
- Iran has begun operating advanced IR-4 and IR-6 centrifuges, increasing uranium enrichment capacity.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the installation of additional centrifuges at key facilities.
- Western nations, including the US, France, Britain, and Germany, criticized Iran's actions as escalating proliferation risks.
- Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful, despite accusations and economic sanctions from the West.
- The US State Department warns of potential responses if Iran continues its nuclear advancements.