Iran threatens to exceed nuclear deal limit on uranium stockpile
A spokesperson for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said the stockpile would exceed the limit before the end of June.
International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an autonomous U.N. organization that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevents its use for military purposes. Through its safeguards system, it verifies that nations' nuclear programs are exclusively for peaceful uses. The IAEA also works on nuclear safety, security, and the application of nuclear science to help solve global challenges.
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