Iran has greenlit expanded monitoring of its nuclear program by the UN’s atomic watchdog, state media reported Saturday – a move that comes as global tensions over uranium enrichment levels reach fever pitch. 🔍
What’s Happening?
Nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami confirmed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will now conduct more frequent checks at the Fordo enrichment plant near Tehran. \"When we deal with nuclear materials, changing the scale changes monitoring levels,\" he told IRNA news. 📈
Why Fordo Matters
The underground facility recently upgraded centrifuges to produce uranium enriched to 60% purity – just shy of weapons-grade levels. While Iran insists its program is peaceful (\"for energy, not bombs\"), Western powers remain skeptical. Britain, France, and Germany slammed Tehran’s latest moves this week, threatening restored UN sanctions. 💥
Diplomatic Déjà Vu?
This escalation traces back to 2018, when the U.S. exited the landmark nuclear deal under Trump. Though Iran still permits IAEA access \"under safeguard agreements\", trust remains fragile. Can increased inspections ease the stalemate? The world watches. ⚖️
