Overview

• As of May 17, Iran held 408.6 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent, an increase of 133.8 kg since February that narrows the gap to weapons-grade material.
• The UN watchdog warned Iran is the only non-nuclear-weapon state enriching to this level and labeled Tehran’s cooperation on undeclared nuclear sites as “less than satisfactory.”
• About 42 kg of 60 percent enriched uranium is theoretically enough for one bomb if taken to 90 percent purity, highlighting proliferation concerns.
• US-Iran nuclear talks continue, with Washington demanding an end to enrichment for sanctions relief and Tehran insisting any deal must lift all sanctions and preserve its nuclear programme.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the findings as proof of Iran’s weapons intent, and European nations are weighing snapback sanctions if diplomacy stalls.