enriched

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A raid to seize the enriched uranium, in what Kavanagh speculates is an attempt to “embarrass” Iran into submission, the operation would face a slew of problems.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s not known, publicly anyway, how much enriched uranium Iran has.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The material can be fairly quickly enriched to the 90% threshold needed for weapons-grade uranium.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The U.S. has previously removed enriched uranium from a foreign country in a peaceful transfer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

After decades of mixing with the soil underneath and becoming enriched by animal and plant decomposition, the ash and mud were finally able to support large plants.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone