Iran has stopped high-end uranium enrichment: UN

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Iran has stopped high-end uranium enrichment: UN (AP) / 20 January 2014 That level of enrichment is only steps away from bomb-making capability. An Iranian technician walks through the Uranium Conversion Facility just outside the city of Isfahan, Tehran. AP The UN nuclear agency is confirming that Iran has halted its most sensitive uranium enrichment work as part of a landmark deal struck with world powers. A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran stopped 20 per cent uranium enrichment by cutting the link feeding cascades enriching uranium at Nantaz and Fordo. That level of enrichment is only steps away from bomb-making capability. The IAEA also says Iran gave assurances it will not enrich uranium at other locations during a six-month period in which Tehran and major powers will negotiate a final deal on its nuclear program. For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading →

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