Iran's stock of uranium close to weapons grade has jumped since December, two reports by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday.

The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of Feb. 8, Iran has 605.8 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60%.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief said Monday there are signs of North Korea continuing to operate uranium enrichment plants in two different locations, as he stressed further development of its nuclear program is a "clear" breach of U.

However, if Israeli intelligence services conclude that Iran is just weeks or even days away from obtaining its first nuclear weapons, Israel could attack Iran’s nuclear program, even during Ramadan or Passover, if it deems it vital for its own survival.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief said Monday there are signs of North Korea continuing to operate uranium enrichment plants in two different locations.

Iran has sharply increased its stockpile of a critical raw material for atomic weapons, according to a confidential U.N. report.

Iran now has enough 60 percent enriched uranium – which can be quickly increased to the weapons-grade 90 percent enrichment -- to create six nuclear weapons, the IAEA reported.

VIENNA — Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of US President Trump, a report by the United Nations ...

Iran has accelerated its production of high-level uranium, a report by the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Wednesday.

Iran's Near-Bomb-Grade Uranium Stock Jumps, IAEA Reports Say By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran's stock of uranium close to weapons grade has jumped since it announced a dramatic ...