Iran suspends 20 per cent uranium enrichment: IAEA



VIENNA // The UN’s nuclear watchdog has confirmed that Iran has halted its most sensitive uranium enrichment work as part of a landmark deal struck with world powers.

A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Iran stopped 20 per cent uranium enrichment by cutting the link feeding cascades enriching uranium at Nantaz and Fordo.

Earlier, Mohammad Amiri, director general for safeguards at Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation, said Iran had suspended production of 20 per cent enriched uranium.

“In line with the implementation of the Geneva joint plan of action, Iran suspended the production of 20 per cent enriched uranium in the presence of UN nuclear watchdog inspectors at Natanz and Fordo sites,” he told the official IRNA news agency.

The IAEA added that Iran gave assurances it will not enrich uranium at other locations during a six-month period in which Tehran and major powers will negotiate a final deal on its nuclear programme.

* Agencies

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