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Iran installs advanced centrifuges to speed up nuclear work
Source: Reuters
Iran installs advanced centrifuges to speed up nuclear work
By Fredrik Dahl
VIENNA | Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:31pm EST
(Reuters) - Iran has begun installing advanced centrifuges at its main uranium enrichment plant, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Thursday, a defiant step likely to anger world powers ahead of a resumption of talks with Tehran next week.
In a confidential report, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said 180 so-called IR-2m centrifuges and empty centrifuge casings had been hooked up at the plant near the central town of Natanz. They were not yet operating.
If launched successfully, such machines could enable Iran to significantly speed up its accumulation of material that the West fears could be used to devise a nuclear weapon. Iran says it is refining uranium only for peaceful energy purposes.
It was not clear how many of the new centrifuges Iran aims to install at Natanz, which is designed for tens of thousands. An IAEA note informing member states late last month about Iran's plans implied that it could be up to 3,000 or so.
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By Fredrik Dahl
VIENNA | Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:31pm EST
(Reuters) - Iran has begun installing advanced centrifuges at its main uranium enrichment plant, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Thursday, a defiant step likely to anger world powers ahead of a resumption of talks with Tehran next week.
In a confidential report, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said 180 so-called IR-2m centrifuges and empty centrifuge casings had been hooked up at the plant near the central town of Natanz. They were not yet operating.
If launched successfully, such machines could enable Iran to significantly speed up its accumulation of material that the West fears could be used to devise a nuclear weapon. Iran says it is refining uranium only for peaceful energy purposes.
It was not clear how many of the new centrifuges Iran aims to install at Natanz, which is designed for tens of thousands. An IAEA note informing member states late last month about Iran's plans implied that it could be up to 3,000 or so.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/21/us-nuclear-iran-iaea-idUSBRE91K0XD20130221
Also at Reuters: BREAKING NEWS: Iranian installation of advanced centrifuges would be another “provocative step”: State department
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