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Iran is capable of enriching uranium to 90% to fuel nuclear weapon, Rouhani says

The Media Line reported that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that his country is capable of enriching uranium to 90%, the level needed to fuel a nuclear weapon, if it chooses too. Rouhani
Rouhani, whose term expires next month, made the statement on Wednesday, in remarks made at a Cabinet meeting that were carried by state news agencies.
In the same remarks, however, he called for a return to the 2015 nuclear deal, which offers a rollback on crippling sanctions in exchange for curbs on Iran’s nuclear program.
The moderate Rouhani reportedly has been working to seal the nuclear deal before his successor, Ebrahim Raisi, considered a hard-liner, takes office. Rouhani
A sixth round of negotiations in Vienna to finalize the deal ended last month and a new round has not yet been scheduled. Rouhani
Iran has been enriching uranium to some 60%, much higher than the 3.67% allowed under the nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Rouhani
Iran has been breaching the deal since the US left it in 2018, though it has been more public about it in recent months.
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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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