enriched

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Iran has repeatedly denied it is seeking a nuclear bomb and says its programme is only for peaceful purposes, though the country is the only non-nuclear-armed state to have enriched uranium at near weapons-grade level.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The U.S. wants Iran to halt its enrichment of nuclear fuel for up to 20 years and turn over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Instead, the lapse allowed Iran to stockpile 11 tons of enriched uranium, potentially enough for up to 100 nuclear bombs.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

It’s more highly enriched than the uranium that most reactors use, and is encased in silicon carbide, a material considered resistant to high heat, greatly reducing the risk of meltdowns.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“Janna, I love you. Thanks for being my study pal. We’ll meet up in the summer. And I’m sure I’ll see you in enriched math in the fall.”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali