Iran nuclear deal: Tehran may increase uranium enrichment
Iran has suspended commitments under the 2015 international nuclear deal, a year after it was abandoned by the US.
President Hassan Rouhani said he would keep enriched uranium stocks in the country rather than sell them abroad.
He also threatened to resume production of uranium enriched to a higher level in 60 days.
The accord was aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions in return for sanctions relief. Iran-US tensions have risen since Washington quit.
Iran's economy has since been hit by renewed US sanctions.
Iran informed the remaining parties to the deal - France, Germany, Russia, China and the UK - of its decision on Wednesday morning.
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Iran was acting within its rights under the deal and it was up to the three European powers to act.
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