Iran Seeks Russia S Help To Boost Its Nuclear Weapons Program Us Intelligence Officials Believe
Iran is seeking Russia’s help to boost its nuclear weapons program, US intelligence officials believe, as Tehran seeks a backup plan in case a lasting nuclear deal with world powers fails to materialize. The information suggests that Iran has asked Russia for help in acquiring additional nuclear materials and making nuclear fuel, sources briefed on the matter said. The fuel could help Iran power its nuclear reactors and could potentially further shorten Iran’s so-called “explosion time” to build a nuclear weapon....