White House tells Donald Trump, Iran is on the brink of making a nuclear bomb; will the incoming President dismantle nuke sites?

Iran used the homegrown Simorgh — a two-stage, liquid-fueled satellite carrier — for the operationImage: Iranian state television/AP/picture alliance

White House tells Donald Trump, Iran is on the brink of making a nuclear bomb; will the incoming President dismantle nuke sites?

The Economist Times-Dec23rd2024

The White House has warned that the country Iran might end up pursuing nuclear weapons following its weakened position in the Middle East specifically after losing key allies due to the recent conflicts, reported The Telegraph.

According to The Telegraph, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan briefed the transition team of US President- elect Donald Trump about the heightened risk of Tehran abandoning its commitment to not develop nuclear arms. This warning comes as Donald Trump considers airstrikes on the nuclear facilities of Iran upon taking office at the White House again.

US President- elect Donald Trump and his team is reportedly evaluating the reduced standing of Iran while potentially allowing for more aggressive military options compared to the previous administration’s diplomatic approach.

Adding onto that, the atomic regulator of UN has also indicated that Iran is nearing the capability to produce nuclear weapons while it further complicates the efforts to revive the nuclear deal of the year 2015, noted The Telegraph. Severe tensions are escalating a ..