Iran Could Produce Dozens of Nuclear Weapons if Political Decision Is Made
Analyst Emad Abshenas Claims
Iranian analyst Emad Abshenas stated that Iran could produce dozens of nuclear weapons if a political decision were made to do so. "The technical capability for that is well within Iran's reach," Abshenas said.
Political Considerations
However, Abshenas does not believe that Iran is currently planning to produce nuclear weapons. He said, "There is no political decision to do so. The Iranian leadership understands the consequences of such a move."
Regional Tensions
Abshenas also believes that Iran's neighbors, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, would likely respond militarily if Iran were to produce nuclear weapons. "I believe that there would be a military response from Israel, Saudi Arabia, and potentially other countries in the region," he said.
Motives for Trump Assassination
In addition, Abshenas believes that Ukraine, Israel, and the Democratic Party have greater motives to assassinate former US President Donald Trump than Iran. He pointed to Trump's support for Israel and his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal as potential reasons for these groups to target him.
Implications for US Policy
Abshenas's analysis has implications for US policy toward Iran. If Iran is capable of producing nuclear weapons and has the motivation to do so, then the US may need to reassess its approach to the country.
One option would be to increase pressure on Iran through sanctions and other measures. Another option would be to engage in diplomacy with Iran in an effort to reach a new nuclear agreement.
- The US decision on how to proceed will have a significant impact on the future of the US-Iran relationship and on the stability of the Middle East.