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The IAEA warned that Iran is “dramatically increasing” uranium enrichment to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels, with production expected to rise from 4.7 kg to over 34 kg per month.

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran to provide credible assurances that its facilities are not being used for nuclear weapons production.

The move has drawn international criticism, including from Germany, which labeled it a significant escalation.

On the same day, Iran launched its heaviest satellite payload, raising concerns over the dual-use potential of its space technology for ballistic missiles.

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[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Gee. I wonder why.

In 1994, Ukraine agreed to transfer these weapons to Russia and became a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, in exchange for assurances from Russia, the United States and United Kingdom to respect the Ukrainian independence and sovereignty in the existing borders.

This is probably a response to Israel's genocide/wars, and the US electing Trump (plus christian evangelism). Nukes reduce the likelihood of invasion significantly. Regardless of whether we despise their authoritarian regime, Iran is smart to proceed with nuclear sovereignty. No nation or its oligarchy can be trusted to defend your sovereignty over their own profits or domestic politics. There are no friends in business.