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Iran to Activate Advanced Centrifuges for Uranium Enrichment in Response to Potential IAEA Resolution

Nov 20, 2024, 08:55 AM

Iran has announced plans to activate a significant number of advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment in response to a potential resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors. The resolution, backed by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, aims to censure Iran over its nuclear activities. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran will take proportionate measures if the resolution is passed, including injecting gas into the centrifuges. Mehdi Sanaei, Iran's presidential advisor, stated that Iran will take reciprocal action if the IAEA issues a statement against it. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Western nations, with Iran criticizing the resolution as undermining the positive atmosphere established with the UN nuclear watchdog. The European powers and the United States are pushing for the resolution to maintain the credibility of the IAEA and address concerns over Iran's nuclear program.