Prepared Testimony by David Albright Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing: Iran's Political and Nuclear Ambitions and U.S. Policy Options

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May 17, 2006

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Iran is now on the verge of mastering a critical step in building and operating a gas centrifuge plant that would be able to produce significant quantities of enriched uranium for either peaceful or military purposes. However, Iran can be expected to face serious technical hurdles before it can produce significant quantities of enriched uranium.

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Testimony by David Albright: Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Iran's Political and Nuclear Ambitions and U.S. Policy Options

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Prepared Testimony by David Albright Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing: Iran's Political and Nuclear Ambitions and U.S. Policy Options

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Weapon Program:

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Policy Briefs

Nuclear Timetable