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UN Atomic Watchdog: Iran Still in Violation of Nuclear Deal

Associated Press

   VIENNA - The U.N. atomic watchdog reported Friday that Iran remained in
   violation of limitations set by the 2015 nuclear deal with major powers
   and that its stockpile of low-enriched uranium was increasing.
   In a confidential quarterly report distributed to member states and
   seen by The Associated Press, the International Atomic Energy Agency
   said Iran's stockpile of low-enriched uranium still exceeded the amount
   allowed by thenuclear deal, officially known as theJoint Comprehensive
   Plan of Action(JCPOA).
   It also said Iranwas continuingto enrich uranium up to 4.5%, above the
   3.67% allowed.
   The violations were announced by Iran, and confirmed by the IAEA last
   month, and are meant to put pressure on the signatories to the JCPOA to
   provide more economic incentives.
   Enriched uranium at the 3.67% level is enough for peaceful pursuits but
   is far below weapons-grade levels of 90%. At the 4.5% level, it is
   enough to help power Iran's Bushehr reactor, the country's only nuclear
   power plant.

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