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U.S. and Israeli Agencies Investigate Iranian Nuclear Modeling: Axios

Jun 18, 2024, 11:51 AM

U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies are investigating new information about computer modeling by Iranian scientists that could potentially be used for the research and development of nuclear weapons. This investigation is based on reports from two U.S. officials and Israeli counterparts, as cited by Axios. The purpose of the modeling remains unclear. Some officials view the intelligence as a worrying signal about Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions, while others see it as a minor issue that does not indicate a shift in Iran's policy towards weaponization. A U.S. official stated that there is no change to the assessment that Iran is not currently undertaking the key nuclear weapons development activities necessary to produce a testable nuclear device, although concerns remain.