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Japan concerned by Iran’s moves on uranium enrichment

  • 05 Jan 2021
Katsunobu-Kato

Katsunobu Kato announces new cabinet members at a news conference in Tokyo, Japan. File/Reuters

Japan’s top government spokesman on Tuesday said the country was deeply concerned about Iran’s latest announcement of a resumption of 20% uranium enrichment.

“The government has strong concerns about this move, which is a breach of a nuclear agreement,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told reporters.

Reuters

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