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Iran increases its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says

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Iran has 182.3 kilograms ( 401.9 pounds ) of uranium enriched up to 60% , an increase of 17.6 kilograms ( 38.8 pounds ) since August .

Uranium enriched at 60% purity is just a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90% . Iran has maintained its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.

Eslami warned that Iran could retaliate if challenged at the upcoming IAEA board meeting.

Grossi acknowledged some nations were considering taking action against Iran .

Iran agreed to limit enrichment of uranium to levels necessary for nuclear power in exchange for lifting of economic sanctions.

Iran started to gradually abandon all limits the deal put on its program and began enriching uranium to 60% purity.

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