It’s also worth noting that Iran could create an atomic weapon (fission based) similar to what the US used on Japan very quickly with their current levels of enrichment. That could be done in around a week, and it does not require being tested ahead of time. It’s a well understood process. With the amounts of uranium Iran is known to have, they could make around 10 atomic weapons. Around three would be enough to annihilate all the major population centres in Israel.
It’s also worth noting that Iran could create an atomic weapon (fission based) similar to what the US used on Japan very quickly with their current levels of enrichment. That could be done in around a week, and it does not require being tested ahead of time. It’s a well understood process. With the amounts of uranium Iran is known to have, they could make around 10 atomic weapons. Around three would be enough to annihilate all the major population centres in Israel.
I’m guessing no matter what Iran does, US is going to spin it as a reason to escalate. It’s a sad, sick, dangerous tactic, but uhh …
Right, hence there’s no rational reason for Iran not to get nukes now.
You got that right.