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Germany, UK and France say they are extremely concerned about Iran enrichment increase


Published on 2024-12-10 14:41:04 - MSN
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  • BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany, Britain and France said on Monday they were "extremely concerned" about Iran's acceleration in its capacity for enrichment of uranium, urging Iran to halt and reverse these steps. Rafael Grossi, head of the UN nuclear watchdog ...
The article discusses the heightened concerns of Germany, the UK, and France regarding Iran's recent increase in uranium enrichment activities. These countries, part of the E3 group, have expressed their alarm over Iran's decision to ramp up its production of highly enriched uranium, which could potentially be used for nuclear weapons. This development comes amidst stalled negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), from which the U.S. withdrew in 2018. The E3 nations are urging Iran to reverse its decision and engage in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. They emphasize the importance of Iran adhering to its international obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the JCPOA, highlighting the potential risks to regional and global security if Iran continues on its current path.

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