Nuclear Operation Restarting In North Korean: UN Reports
The United Nations atomic agency has said that North Korea has once again started the operation of its main nuclear reactor that can be used to produce "nuclear weapon fuels". The operation is a direct threat to the US, the UN informed. Reportedly, there were indications of the operation of Yonbyon's radiochemical laboratory from mid-February to early July this year.
Tags: North Korea, UN Nuclear Watchdog, Nuclear Reactor, Atomic Agency
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Iran Continues to Increase its Enriched Uranium Stock, Violating Curbs: IAEA
International Atomic Energy Agency on September 4 detailed Iran’s increasing uranium stockpile. IAEA's report said, as of August 25, Iran had 2,105.4 kilograms of low-enriched uranium, adding 534 kilograms to its May 20 stock. Iran is a signatory to 2015 nuclear deal, which allowed it to keep only 202.8 kilograms of uranium. Reportedly, Tehran is enriching uranium to a purity of upto 4.5%, breaching the 3.67% limit under the deal.
Tags: IAEA, Iran, 2015 Nuclear Deal, UN Nuclear Watchdog
Courtesy: Indian Express