Iran "Response Against Evil... Begins Preparation for Enrichment"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that uranium enrichment to 60% concentration is a 'response against evil,' local media reported on the 14th (local time).

President Rouhani said at a cabinet meeting that day, "Iran's increase in uranium enrichment concentration is a response against the evil that attacked the Natanz nuclear facility."

He added, "They (Israel) hoped that Iran would come to the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) restoration negotiations empty-handed, but our position is strong enough."

President Rouhani announced on the 11th that the IR-1 centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility, damaged in the attack, would be replaced with the upgraded IR-6 model, and uranium enrichment at 60% concentration would begin.

In this regard, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's ambassador to the IAEA, tweeted, "The procedures to enhance uranium enrichment capability have already begun, and enrichment is expected to start from next week." The IR-4 and IR-6 centrifuges, which have superior uranium enrichment performance, can only be operated for testing purposes under the Iran nuclear agreement.

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