Nuclear Challenges: The Growing Capabilities of Strategic Competitors and Regional Rivals

October 24, 2024

Weapon Program: 

  • Nuclear

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Iran

Overview

Iran almost certainly does not have nuclear weapons and has publicly agreed not to seek, develop, or acquire nuclear weapons. However, Iran’s strategic goals of strengthening deterrence, prestige, and nuclear energy capabilities have led Tehran to develop a civilian nuclear program with the ability to build missile-deliverable nuclear weapons following a decision to do so.

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