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Detailed explanation-1: -UN report says uranium particles enriched up to 83.7 percent found in Iran. VIENNA (AP)-Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog found uranium particles enriched up to 83.7 percent in Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear site, a report seen Tuesday by The Associated Press said.

Detailed explanation-2: -About two-thirds of the world’s production of uranium from mines is from Kazakhstan, Canada and Australia. An increasing amount of uranium, now over 55%, is produced by in situ leaching.

Detailed explanation-3: -Of that, 87.5 kilograms (192 pounds) is enriched up to 60% purity. Uranium at nearly 84% is almost at weapons-grade levels of 90%-meaning any stockpile of that material could be quickly used to produce an atomic bomb if Iran chooses.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is located near Natanz, the capital city of Natanz County, Isfahan Province, Iran. In 2004, the roof was hardened with reinforced concrete and covered with 22 meters of earth. The complex consists of two 25, 000 square meter halls and a number of administrative buildings.