Iran defies US on enrichment ahead of nuclear talks

Iran on Thursday vowed to “significantly” increase its output of enriched uranium in defiance of US demands ahead of a new round of nuclear talks, and amid reports of an imminent Israeli attack.

The announcement came after a UN nuclear watchdog resolution accused Iran of “non-compliance” with its obligations, prompting Israel to say the world must respond “decisively”.

The United States, Israel and other Western countries have repeatedly accused Iran of seeking a nuclear weapon, an accusation…