The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the beginning of uranium enrichment to 60 percent on a nuclear facility in the Iranian city of Natanz. Reports about it Reuters.
“The Agency today confirmed that Iran began the production of UF6 (uranium hexafluoride) with enrichment of up to 60 percent,” the statement says.
Iran announced the intention to enrich uranium up to 60 percent after a sabotage on a nuclear facility in Natanz, which occurred on April 11. It was reported that a powerful explosion led to the destruction of a well-protected inner electrical system, which provided the work of the enriching uranium centrifuges.
In Iran, the incident was considered the terrorist attack, but they appreciated the damage caused to them as insignificant. According to the authorities, the accident did not lead to the suspension of uranium enrichment, and damaged equipment will soon be replaced by new.