Iran Declares It Is Doing More Nuclear Enrichment After I.A.E.A. Rebuke
New York TimesDEC 2024
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Iran's nuclear expansion and hints at doctrine changes represent dangerous escalation that could lead to weapons development. The installation of advanced centrifuges and increased enrichment capabilities — combined with a lack of cooperation with IAEA inspectors — raises serious proliferation concerns.
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