Iran speeding up work on its nukes, two new reports say

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Iran speeding up work on its nukes, two new reports say

Two conflicting reports on Iran’s nuclear weapons program were disclosed this week. Both reports offer important insight into just how Tehran is speeding up work on nuclear weapons. The first report is from the New York Times which says US Intelligence has new findings on Iran’s weapons program. It goes on to say that the new information […] The post Iran speeding up work on its nukes, two new reports say appeared first on Asia Times.

New US intelligence report indicates that Iran is seeking a quick and secret path to an operational nuclear bomb.

A ‘Faster, Cruder’ Nuke: Iran said to be Seeking Fast-Path to Nuclear Bomb

Iran has the knowledge to make an “older-style nuclear weapon, one that could be put together far faster," according to U.S. officials.

Iran mulling shortcuts to build nuclear bomb

US officials say intel indicates Tehran considering options for shortcuts to give it the option for a quick nuclear breakout capacity, amid fears Israel may decide to carry out strikes on Iran’s nuclear program. By World Israel News Staff Iranian nuclear officials are examining the possibility of establishing a rapid nuclear breakout capability, American officials say, a move which could potentially dramatically reduce the time it would take Ira…

Iranian nuclear scientists are looking for ways to shorten the nuclear weapons production cycle in case Tehran wants to acquire them. This was reported by The New York Times, citing US intelligence data. The information was obtained in the last months of Joe Biden's administration and handed over to the team of the new President Donald Trump, the newspaper says.