Iranian lawmaker calls for uranium enrichment to reach 90%

Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee, has called for increasing uranium enrichment from 60% to 90% and maintaining the country's nuclear capabilities at their highest level. He noted that at least 10 draft bills have been submitted to parliament proposing Iran's withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Speaking to the state broadcaster on Friday, Rezaei said the nuclear industry has been one of Iran’s sources of strength in recent decades, stressing the need for the country to continue developing its nuclear capabilities, including uranium enrichment at various levels.

He added, “We also need plutonium for the present and future of the country,” emphasizing the necessity of raising uranium enrichment from the current 60% to 90%.

The Iranian lawmaker pointed out that there are at least 10 draft bills in parliament aimed at Iran’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, though he clarified that this does not mean a final parliamentary decision has been made on withdrawal.