Nuclear watchdog chief worried by rising tension over Iran nuclear issue

The IAEA chief Yukiya Amano said Monday that he was worried about rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and called for de-escalation through dialogue. Tehran has responded to the US military buildup in the region and tough sanctions by stepping up uranium enrichment fourfold. DEBKAfile: Iran’s level of enrichment is still well below the cap imposed under the 2015 nuclear deal with six world nations.