Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog have revealed that Iran has almost bomb-grade uranium particles.
This enriched uranium has been revealed in a confidential quarterly report provided to member states by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
According to foreign media, the revelation is likely to increase tensions between Iran and the West over the nuclear program.
The report revealed that more than 83% of enriched uranium particles have been found in Iran, but their source has not yet been determined.
According to the report, Iran’s uranium enrichment is 18 percent higher than the target set in the 2015 deal.
On the other hand, Iran says that this may have happened unintentionally during uranium enrichment, while talks between the agency and Iran’s top officials are ongoing.
