Thursday, December 7, 2023

How does Iran's latest space launch advance its nuclear threat? - analysis

How significant is the latest Iranian space exploration development for the threat that its nuclear program could pose?

As usual with Iranian space launches, complex questions come to bear about whether there could be dual-use technology involved which could lead to advances in the Islamic Republic’s nuclear weapons program.

Until now, most of the focus has been on whether Tehran could weaponize enough uranium for a nuclear bomb.


But another key element for nuclear weapons is the ability to deliver or fire the weapon at a target.

Iran for decades has had ballistic missiles that could hit Israel, Saudi Arabia, and even Eastern Europe with conventional warheads, but has not been able to deliver nuclear warheads on these missiles. READ MORE