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Iran Threatens 90% Uranium Enrichment If US Resumes Attacks

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Iran has threatened to enrich uranium to 90% purity if the United States resumes attacks, a move that would bring it to weapons-grade capability.
  • This statement comes in response to reports that the Trump administration is considering restarting military operations against Iran and reviving the 'Freedom' operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran currently possesses 440 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, and its parliament is reportedly reviewing the 90% enrichment option.

In a stark escalation of rhetoric, Iran has issued a direct warning to the United States, signaling its readiness to enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels of 90% should Washington resume military actions. This declaration, made by an Iranian parliamentary official, underscores the volatile geopolitical climate and Iran's firm resolve to counter any perceived aggression.

If they resume attacks, one of Iran's options will be enrichment to 90%. We are reviewing this option in parliament.

· Ebrahim RezaeiSpokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stating Iran's potential nuclear response.

The threat is a direct response to recent reports suggesting that the Trump administration is contemplating a renewed military posture against Iran. These considerations reportedly include the potential restart of offensive operations and the revival of the 'Freedom' operation, aimed at ensuring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran views such actions as direct provocations and has vowed a decisive response.

Our military is ready to respond decisively to any invasion. They will be surprised.

· Mohammad Bagher GhalibafSpeaker of the Iranian Parliament, issuing a warning against potential US aggression.

Iran's current nuclear capability includes possessing 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity. Enriching this material to 90% would render it suitable for immediate use in nuclear weapons, a significant threshold that the international community has long sought to prevent Iran from crossing. The fact that this option is reportedly under review within the Iranian parliament highlights the gravity of the situation and the potential for a rapid nuclear breakout.

It's unbelievably weak. It's the weakest it's ever been. I wouldn't waste my time reading it. It's a garbage proposal.

· Donald TrumpDescribing a proposed ceasefire agreement with Iran.

This exchange of threats reflects the deep-seated mistrust and animosity between Iran and the United States. While the US administration under Trump has shown a willingness to engage in aggressive rhetoric and consider military options, Iran has consistently framed its nuclear program as peaceful while reserving the right to a robust defense. The international community watches with bated breath, hoping that diplomatic channels can prevail over military escalation and that Iran's nuclear ambitions do not cross the point of no return.

If Freedom Project is resumed, this time it will not be limited to escorting merchant ships, but will be at a 'much more serious level'.

· Donald TrumpHinting at a more aggressive stance if the 'Freedom' operation in the Strait of Hormuz is restarted.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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