Iran Nuclear Deal

Subject – IR

Context – Iran makes 20% more enriched uranium

Concept –

The nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, promises Iran economic incentives in exchange for limits on its nuclear programme, and is meant to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear bomb.
Tehran insists its programme is peaceful.
The U.S. unilaterally pulled out of the deal in 2018 under then-President Donald Trump, but Britain, France, Germany, China and Russia have tried to preserve the accord.
Under the terms of the nuclear deal, Iran was prohibited from enriching uranium above 3.67% with the exception of its research reactor activities. Enriched uranium above 90% can be used in a nuclear weapon.
Scientists estimate that at least 170 kg of enriched uranium is needed to make a bomb.
Iran has produced more than 120 kg of 20% enriched uranium, the country’s nuclear chief said, far more than what the UN nuclear watchdog reported last month.