Iran Weapons: In the recent attacks carried out by Israel in many areas of Iran including Tehran, locations related to the Iranian nuclear program were targeted.
Iran-Israel: In the recent attacks carried out by Israel in many areas of Iran including Tehran, the bases related to the Iranian nuclear program were targeted. According to reports, many high-level military officials and scientists of Iran have been killed in these attacks. In response to this, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the country and warned that Israel is going to get a “strong and well-thought-out” answer. He said that Iran has already launched more than 100 drones in response to this attack.Could Iran be headed toward a nuclear bomb?
Israel claims that its attack was to stop Iran from making nuclear weapons. But experts believe that this attack can now take Iran on that path even faster. According to Kenneth Pollack of the Middle East Institute, “Israel has taken such a step that Iran can now openly start working on its nuclear weapons program. Now it can start making weapons.”
Jonathan Panikoff of the Atlantic Council believes that Israel’s attack could prove to be a turning point for Iran, where it will feel that if it does not make weapons now, it will never get another chance. According to the latest report of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), Iran has enriched uranium up to 60%, which is just below the technical limit (90%) for making weapons. According to the report, as of May 17, 2025, Iran had 9,247 kilograms of uranium and 408.6 kilograms of highly enriched uranium.Does Iran have the capability to make a nuclear bomb?
A Washington report suggests that it is entirely possible for Iran to make nuclear weapons using 60% uranium. Israeli officials also claim that Iran has enough uranium to make nine nuclear bombs and has taken steps towards “weaponization”. However, Iran says that its nuclear program is only for peaceful purposes.Iran may pull out of nuclear deal
Pollack believes that Iran may now opt for exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the 2015 nuclear deal. He says that now that Iran is angry with Israel’s attack, the possibility of a new deal is very low. However, he also suggests that there should be an “aggressive effort” for a new deal to stop Iran’s nuclear threat. According to AP’s report, the sixth round of talks between the US and Iran was to be held in Oman but due to the situation, it may be hindered.Missile and drone attacks
Experts say Iran may try to attack Israel with missiles or drones. However, this will not be easy given Israel’s “Iron Dome” defense system. US intelligence agencies say Iran has the largest ballistic missile stockpile in the Middle East and is constantly improving their accuracy and lethality. A 2024 US military report states that Iran has a large number of cruise missiles, drones and ballistic missiles that can target the entire region. In 2022, General Kenneth McKenzie told the US Senate that Iran has more than 3,000 ballistic missiles, many of which can reach Tel Aviv.