UN Security Council Deliberates Over Iran's Uranium Enrichment

The UN Security Council will conduct a closed-door meeting to discuss Iran's uranium enrichment near weapons-grade levels. This follows concerns by Western states and a 2015 nuclear deal. Nations like the US and allies are prepared to reimpose sanctions to prevent nuclear weapon development.

The United Nations Security Council will convene privately on Wednesday to address Iran's increasing uranium enrichment, nearing weapons-grade status, according to diplomats.

Requested by six members—France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, Britain, and the U.S.—the meeting will also focus on Iran's obligation to clarify outstanding nuclear issues. Iran has denied intentions of developing nuclear weapons, yet its enrichment activity is alarming the international community.

A 2015 agreement aimed to limit Iran's nuclear program, which the U.S. abandoned in 2018. Countries are now considering reactivating sanctions if Iran's nuclear ambitions persist. The window for such measures closes on October 18 next year, after the expiration of a pivotal UN resolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)