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CIA Director William Burns: U.S. Believes Iran Has Not Decided to Build Nuclear Weapon Despite Israeli Strikes on Hezbollah

Oct 11, 2024, 07:58 AM

U.S. intelligence officials, including CIA Director William Burns, have stated that there is no evidence Iran has decided to build a nuclear weapon. Despite recent strategic setbacks for Tehran, such as Israeli military actions against Hezbollah, the U.S. maintains that Iran has not reversed its 2003 decision to suspend its nuclear weaponization program. Officials emphasize that if Iran were to pursue nuclear weapons, it would likely be detectable by the U.S. and its allies. The assessment reflects ongoing vigilance regarding Iran's nuclear intentions, with officials closely monitoring the situation.