Tehran has announced it has two new advanced centrifuges in response to a critical resolution from the IAEA
Iran has made good on its pledge to expand its nuclear program in response to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passing a resolution critical of the country. According to an announcement on Sunday by the speaker of the nation’s parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Tehran has inaugurated new advanced centrifuges for nuclear enrichment.
The UN atomic watchdog passed the resolution at its board of governors meeting on Thursday. The motion denounced Iran’s lack of transparency on its nuclear activities. While China, Russia, and Burkina Faso voted against, it was passed with 19 votes in favor. There were 12 abstentions and Venezuela did not vote, according to AFP sources. In a joint statement ahead of time, the UK, France and Germany claimed Iran’s nuclear program posed a “threat” to international security. Washington also…
