A former high-level Iranian official recently made comments about the regime’s ability to make nuclear weapons. The IAEA’s finding also highlights a concern that even when Iran admits to undeclared activities or materials, it is hiding something else. This analysis summarizes and assesses information since the IAEA’s last NPT safeguards report on Iran — the latest report was issued on February 26, 2024. While the IAEA’s recent effort to focus exclusively on undeclared nuclear material is understandable, this amounts to exploring the tip of the iceberg. “Iran Signals It Is Closer to Building Nuclear Weapons,” Iran International, February 12, 2024, https://www.iranintl.com/en/202402123916.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 04, 2024 16:20 UTC