Iran increases near weapons-grade uranium stockpile

Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a new UN report released today. The IAEA expressed serious concern over the development. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported Iran has amassed 408.6 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, a 50% increase since February. This amount is enough to produce several nuclear bombs if further enriched. The report also criticized Iran's lack of cooperation with the IAEA's investigation. The findings come amid ongoing talks about a new nuclear deal and rising tensions with Israel and the West.