Compared on: Iran enrichment levels December 2024
THE CLAIM · OCT 3, 2026
“they're already enriching to 60 percent and 90 percent is weapons grade enrichment”
As reported by Face the Nation (CBS) · Read the post
THE RECORD
“Uranium enriched at 60 percent purity is just a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90 percent.”
Govinfo · Read
THE RECORD
“According to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report, as of May 11, 2024, Iran has 142.1 kilograms (313.2 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60 percent, an increase of 20.6 kilograms (45.4 pounds) since the last report by the United Nations watchdog in February.”
Govinfo · Read
RECORD AGREES
A GovInfo-published bill text cites an IAEA report stating that, as of May 11, 2024, Iran held uranium enriched up to 60 percent. The bill text describes 90 percent as weapons-grade enrichment.
