"No one disputes that the U.S. air strikes on Iran's nuclear enrichment sites last June pushed back the regime's timeline for developing a nuclear weapon, but it is believed to remain in possession of over 400 kilograms of highly enr"
The stated justification for war with Iran centers on an alleged imminent nuclear and missile threat. Claims include preventing nuclear war, saving the world, and eliminating Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons. Intelligence assessments and independent experts indicate Iran was not near developing a nuclear weapon or intercontinental ballistic missiles. After ten weeks of war, with a tenuous cease-fire and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, prospects for a military or negotiated resolution appear limited. The war may increase Iran’s determination to pursue a bomb while damaging its technical capability. U.S. air strikes on nuclear enrichment sites delayed Iran’s timeline, but Iran is believed to still hold more than 400 kilograms of highly enriched material. The full impact on Iran’s nuclear program remains unclear.
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