12.05.2026 11:15
Ibrahim Rizai, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, announced that if a new attack occurs against the country, the uranium enrichment rate could be increased to 90 percent. This rate, considered "weapons-grade," has raised concerns in the international community. The statement came amid heightened pressure from the US and Israel on Iran's nuclear activities. The IAEA has warned of "serious concern" over Iran's growing uranium stockpile.
Spokesman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Ebrahim Rezaei, announced that if a new attack occurs against the country, the uranium enrichment rate could be increased to 90 percent. This level, considered usable for weapons manufacturing, has raised concerns about a new crisis in the international community.
"WE WILL EVALUATE IT IN PARLIAMENT" In a post on his X account, Rezaei stated, "In case of a new attack, one of Iran's options could be 90 percent enrichment. We will evaluate this in parliament." The statement came at a time when the US and Israel have increased pressure on Iran's nuclear activities.
Ebrahim Rezaei WHAT DOES 90 PERCENT MEAN? According to experts, a uranium enrichment level of 90 percent is considered "weapons-grade." While Iran currently produces uranium enriched up to 60 percent, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) notes that this is technically very close to the threshold for nuclear weapons production.
TENSIONS ESCALATE WITH THE US AND ISRAEL In recent months, the Washington administration has demanded that Iran halt all uranium enrichment activities, while Tehran defines this as a "red line." Iranian officials have previously stated that they will not back down from the country's nuclear program.
Analyses in the foreign press indicate that military activity around the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's potential operational preparations are increasing pressure on Tehran. Iran, on the other hand, signals that new attacks could further accelerate its nuclear program.
"SERIOUS CONCERN" WARNING FROM IAEA Recent reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency noted that Iran has significantly increased its uranium stockpile at the 60 percent level. The IAEA highlighted that Iran is the only country among non-nuclear weapon states producing at this level, stating that the situation creates "serious concern."