Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says

A confidential United Nations report seen by The Associated Press says Iran further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels before Israel launched its military attack on June 13.

By Associated Press
September 4, 2025
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