Iran is "pressing the gas pedal" on its enrichment of uranium to near weapons grade, U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday, adding that Iran's recently announced acceleration in enrichment was starting to take effect.

Iran needs to reach an understanding over its atomic activity with the administration of Donald Trump in order to avoid being dragged into another military conflict in the Middle East, according to the world’s top nuclear regulator.

The recent remarks by Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi once again bears testimony to the fact that all his reports and statements are politically motivated in line with US policy.

The United Nations nuclear watchdog warned that Iran has hit the "gas pedal" in its nuclear program as it continues to ramp up production of near-weapons grade uranium as President Donald Trump enters the White House.

Tehran delivered a conciliatory message to Western leaders in Davos days after its arch adversary Donald Trump's return to the White House.

‘Iran currently has almost 200kg of uranium enriched to 60 per cent impurity-free, and this is close to the required 90 per cent for weapons production level,’ the director general said. This amount of nuclear material, if further enriched, could potentially be sufficient to make five nuclear warheads.

In an interview, International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi said his organization was continuing discussions with Iranian officials and hopes to engage with the Trump administration about working out a transparency agreement with Iran.

London, IRNA – Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has said Iran and the Donald Trump administration need to reach “an understanding” regarding Tehran’s nuclear program.

London, IRNA – Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has suggested that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) could serve as a framework for negotiating a new agreement with Iran.

The supreme leader announced he is prohibiting the development of nuclear weapons, which may be part of an effort to initiate sanctions talks.

Iran has approximately 200 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels. The U.N. nuclear watchdog stated this could potentially suffice for five nuclear weapons if further enriched.

Iran needs to reach an understanding over its atomic activity with the administration of Donald Trump in order to avoid being dragged into another military conflict in the Middle East, according ...