Iran is poised to increase uranium enrichment at a new secure underground bunker, the Associated Press reported, citing unnamed diplomats.
The increase in uranium enrichment is enough to greatly speed up production of nuclear warheads, these diplomats said. The fortified facility contains thousands of centrifuges, equipment that enriches uranium.
The discovery of this new facility is significant because it Iran's determination to continue its nuclear program, despite increasing pressure and sanctions.
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