Iran Defends 60% Uranium Enrichment as Compliant With NPT
Foreign Minister Araghchi said enriching uranium to 60% is not illegal and remains within the bounds of Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said enriching uranium up to 60 percent is not illegal and remains within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
"Enriching uranium up to 60% is not illegal. It is still within the framework of the NPT and our peaceful program," he said.
The statement reasserts Iran's longstanding position that its enrichment activities, though far above the level needed for civilian power generation, do not breach its treaty obligations. Western governments have repeatedly expressed concern that enrichment at that level moves Iran closer to weapons-grade material, a claim Tehran denies.
No new inspection agreements or timelines were announced alongside the comments.
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