{"id":110406,"date":"2023-05-05T07:39:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T12:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/PERSIAN-HERITAGE.COM\/?p=110406"},"modified":"2023-05-05T07:39:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T12:39:26","slug":"iran-nuke-enrichment-could-ignite-region-israel-minister-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/PERSIAN-HERITAGE.COM\/en\/2023\/05\/05\/iran-nuke-enrichment-could-ignite-region-israel-minister-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Nuke Enrichment Could Ignite Region, Israel Minister Says"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"VOA \u2014 ATHENS \u2014 <\/span>Israel’s defense minister said Thursday that Iran could have enough enriched uranium for five nuclear weapons and warned Tehran that proceeding to weapons-grade enrichment could “ignite the region.”<\/p>\n

His remarks echoed international concerns, which have mounted over the past months, about Tehran’s enriching uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels. Experts have said that the Islamic Republic has enough fuel to build several atomic bombs if it chooses.<\/p>\n

“Make no mistake, Iran will not be satisfied by a single nuclear bomb,” Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Thursday during a visit to Athens.<\/p>\n

Uranium enriched for use in nuclear power plants is normally below 20%, while 90% enrichment is weapons grade.<\/p>\n

“So far, Iran has gained material enriched to 20% and 60% for five nuclear weapons,” Gallant said. “Iranian progress, enrichment to 90%, would be a grave mistake on Iran’s part and could ignite the region.”<\/p>\n

Israel’s leadership argues that Iran can be stopped from developing nuclear weapons only by the threat of military action, while the United States publicly favors a return to multilateral diplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n

The International Atomic Energy Agency said in March that it would restart inspections and camera-monitoring at some Iranian nuclear facilities after it reported that particles of highly enriched uranium had been found at an underground nuclear site.<\/p>\n

In Athens, Gallant was hosted by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos. The two promised to further enhance military cooperation.<\/p>\n

Greece last year launched an international pilot training center, assisted by Israel and Israeli defense contractor Elbit in a $1.65 billion deal. And last month, Israel agreed to provide Greece with Spike anti-tank missiles in an agreement worth $400 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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