Written question asked by John Howell (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Iran: Nuclear Fuels
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of reports that Iran has increased production of high enriched uranium at the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant.
- Answer
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In November 2022 Iran announced it would take further steps to expand its nuclear programme, including increasing its production of High Enriched Uranium at its underground facility at the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. This further advances its programme, carrying significant proliferation-related risks and has no credible civilian justification.
Iran's continued escalation of its nuclear activities threatens international peace and security and undermines the global non-proliferation system. Iran's actions over the past months have made progress towards a diplomatic solution much more difficult. We remain determined that Iran must never develop a nuclear weapon and are considering next steps with our international partners.
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- 143710
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- 2022-23
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- Nuclear fuels Iran
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