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U.S. Intelligence Says Iran Has Not Decided to Pursue a Nuclear Weapon

IAEA reports Iran has amassed 400kg of 60% enriched uranium following Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities

A view of the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant as the first fuel is loaded, in Bushehr, southern Iran, on Aug. 21, 2010.
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Overview

  • U.S. intelligence agencies reaffirmed that Iran has not made a decision to weaponize its nuclear program, maintaining their March assessment.
  • President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu have issued more urgent timelines but lawmakers say current intelligence does not support claims Iran is weeks away from a bomb.
  • The IAEA confirmed Iran’s stockpile contains roughly 400kg of uranium enriched to 60%, a significant rise from levels required for civilian use but below weapons-grade.
  • Israel’s recent airstrikes on sites including Natanz have likely delayed Iran’s nuclear work by several months, according to U.S. and international sources.
  • Tehran continues to insist its nuclear efforts are peaceful and bound by IAEA monitoring, even as the U.S. enforces new sanctions over enrichment activities.