Iran's Nuclear Advancements Escalate Tensions Amidst Global Criticism

Iran has initiated new advanced centrifuges, accelerating its nuclear program despite global criticisms and existing economic sanctions. The UN's atomic watchdog confirmed these developments, raising concerns about Iran's intentions amidst its ongoing tensions with Western countries. The US has condemned these moves as nuclear escalations, further complicating international relations.

In a significant move that has drawn global criticism, Iran has initiated the use of new advanced centrifuges and plans to install more in the coming weeks, according to the United Nations' atomic watchdog on Friday. The United States has labeled these developments as "nuclear escalations."

Iran's actions further the advancement of its nuclear program, which already enriches uranium near weapons-grade levels and claims a sufficient stockpile for several nuclear bombs. Despite these advancements, the International Atomic Energy Agency did not suggest Iran plans to reach higher enrichment levels, even as tensions between Tehran and the West persist, especially with the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

The IAEA reported that inspectors had verified the activation of uranium-fed cascades of advanced IR-4 and IR-6 centrifuges at Iran's Natanz enrichment facility. Iran currently enriches uranium up to 60%, but these cascades have so far reached only up to 2% purity. Further installations of IR-2m and IR-6 centrifuges are planned at Natanz and the Fordo nuclear site.

The US State Department criticized Iran's plans, questioning their peaceful purpose and promising a response if these plans materialize. The criticism comes amidst Iran's ongoing economic struggle due to existing sanctions. Iran's commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons requires it to allow IAEA site inspections, a commitment strained by its recent actions.

The developments escalate the shadow war between Iran and Israel, particularly after a suspected Israeli strike killed two Iranian generals in Syria. This geopolitical complexity highlights the fragile state of global peace and security as Iran continues to pursue its controversial nuclear ambitions.

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