TEHRAN – Iran said on Monday it has begun enriching uranium up to 20% at an underground nuclear facility, a short, technical step to weapons-grade levels of 90% amid escalating tensions with the U.S.

Iranian state television quoted spokesman Ali Rabiei as saying that President Hassan Rouhani has given the order for the move at the Fordo facility.

Iran’s decision to begin enriching to 20% a decade ago nearly brought an Israeli strike targeting its nuclear facilities, tensions that only abated with the 2015 atomic deal.

A resumption of 20% enrichment could see that brinksmanship return.The move comes after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S.

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Canada eases COVID border restrictions, removes PCR test requirement

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Delhi likely to end Covid curbs in next DDMA meeting amid low positivity rate

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B.C. easing COVID-19 restrictions this week

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The Political Implications of Invoking the Emergencies Act

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AG: Five charged for attempting to illegally get pandemic unemployment assistance in Pennsylvania

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COVID-19: Canada scrapping pre-arrival PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers

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Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

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COVID-19: Alberta’s top doctor says province is in transition

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Toronto police reveal startling statistics around gun crime

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Police investigating robbery at Lukoil gas station in Westampton

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World warily watches America's postelection aftershocks

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Supreme Court says women seeking abortion pill must obtain it in person despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

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Biden calls on Trump to sign COVID relief bill amid battle over direct payments

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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