Iran: Uranium Enrichment Grows Tenfold

Iran achieved a tenfold increase in uranium enrichment over the past two months, announced Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, on November 4. Iran continues enrichment of this deadly substance after publicly flouting the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in May.

According to Arab news website Al-Monitor, Salehi laughed as he ridiculed the prevalent Western belief that Iran’s nuclear industry had ceased to be a threat. “This is while some say (Iran’s) nuclear industry was destroyed!” he said, referring to the increase in uranium production.

Speaking at the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, Salehi’s praise for the Iranian nuclear program was broadcast on state television. “We must thank the enemy for bringing about this opportunity to show the might of the Islamic Republic of Iran, especially in the nuclear industry,” he said.