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Iran Could Surpass Uranium Enrichment Limits On Sunday, According To Top Aide

The increase in enrichment levels would be Iran's second violation of the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran has already exceeded the limit, also set by the deal, for its stockpile of enriched uranium.

Iran is prepared to begin enriching uranium beyond limits set out in the 2015 nuclear deal as early as Sunday, according to Iranian officials. In a video message posted late Friday, top Iranian aide Ali Akbar Velayati said the Iranian establishment was fully aligned on a plan to boost uranium enrichment.

An increase in enrichment levels on Sunday would be Iran's second violation of the nuclear deal. Iran

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