Explained: What Is Uranium Enrichment & Why It’s At The Heart Of The Iran-Israel Conflict

What does it mean to “enrich” uranium, and how close is Iran to building a nuclear weapon? In this deep-dive explainer, we break down the science behind uranium enrichment, the difference between civilian and military-grade material, and why Iran’s 60% enriched uranium is sounding global alarm bells. With the recent Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, tensions are at a boiling point. In this video, we explain: What uranium isotopes are; How enrichment works; What makes uranium weapons-grade; Why centrifuges matter; What the IAEA says about Iran now.