Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program . . . In the past, Iran had a clandestine nuclear weapons program laying out the foundation of how it would build a bomb We know that because, as part of the diplomatic process associated with the previous nuclear deal that Trump killed off, the IAEA had issued an assessment confirming that Iran previously had this plan in breach of the Treaty on
Explainer: How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons? The US said at the time that a main aim was to increase the time Iran would need to produce enough fissile material for a nuclear bomb – the biggest single hurdle in a weapons programme – to
Israel says Iran is close to a nuclear weapon. Others doubt it This time, Israel's fears over Iran's intention to build a nuclear bomb really may be valid Or not And for better or worse, it will be U S President Donald Trump making the decision about what
Irans nuclear threat debated as Trump considers US role Given its current level of enrichment, experts estimate it would take Iran a week or two to produce the weapons-grade uranium needed for a nuclear weapon and another few months to build a crude
Iran’s nuclear ambitions: the fine line between balancing . . . As such, the perception that nuclear weapons could serve as an equalizer is a significant driver behind Iran’s pursuit of nuclear technology, as it would bolster Iran’s position in regional geopolitics, providing a counterbalance to its adversaries and potentially deterring foreign military intervention