Iran is reportedly teetering on the verge of attaining the capability to manufacture nuclear weapons, according to a recent analysis conducted by the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS). The institute categorizes the situation as "Extreme Danger," marking it as the most critical level in their rating system. This assessment indicates a significant uptick in Iran's nuclear potential, a noteworthy development not witnessed since the institute initiated monitoring of Iran's nuclear activities in the 1990s.
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| Image - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Credit - Wiki Commons |
As reported by the Jerusalem Post, the analysis emphasizes that Iran currently possesses a substantial quantity of highly enriched uranium (HEU), sufficient for the construction of a nuclear device. This positions Iran's 'breakout' time at effectively zero, implying that the nation has the necessary resources to rapidly enrich uranium to the 90 percent purity level required for weapons-grade uranium (WGU). The situation, as highlighted by the report, raises serious concerns about the imminent threat posed by Iran's progress in the realm of nuclear capabilities.
Engaging in such an undertaking has the potential to expedite Iran's production of sufficient nuclear material for a weapon in as little as a week, utilizing only a fraction of its stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium. The capacity to accumulate material for six nuclear weapons within a month underscores the pressing nature of this looming threat.
Although the development of a delivery system for a nuclear weapon could marginally extend the timeline, the report posits that Iran could reasonably fashion a basic warhead, deployable through conventional means like a ship or truck, in approximately six months.
This swift progression toward nuclearization raises concerns about potential clandestine activities, introducing significant challenges for international observers and inspectors in timely detection and response.
The lack of cooperation from Iran with international nuclear inspectors in recent years exacerbates the complexity of monitoring its nuclear advancements, heightening the risk that Iran could realize its nuclear aspirations with minimal external interference or detection.
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