China on Monday alleged that “unilateral bullying” by the United States was the “root cause” of Iran’s decision to expand uranium enrichment. He compared the U.S.’s international conduct to a “worsening tumour” that needed to be removed. And the effects have proven that unilateral bullying act has become a worsening tumour and creating greater crisis and problems worldwide,” Mr. Geng said. On Sunday, Iran announced that it would increase enrichment to 3.67% —far lower than the purity required for atomic weapons. The ship “was navigating in international waters,” he stressed, pointing out the Britain’s action amounted to “an act of piracy.

Source: The Hindu July 08, 2019 10:12 UTC