Iran Likely Restarted Nuclear Weapons Research at Parchin, US and Israeli Intelligence Suggest, Aligning with Netanyahu's Objectives

Nov 16, 2024, 01:10 AM

Iran has very likely restarted its nuclear weapons research program in the past year, according to assessments by the Critical Threats Project (CTP) and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). This conclusion is based on publicly reported US and Israeli intelligence about Iranian research activities at the Parchin Military Complex outside Tehran. The intelligence detected suspicious activities, including computer modeling, metallurgy, and explosive research, at the complex earlier in 2024. The delayed revelation of these activities, weeks after the attack, has raised concerns about potential provocations aimed at inciting a regional conflict, aligning with Netanyahu's objectives.