Israel has carried out what are believed to be unilateral "preemptive strikes" on Iran in a major escalation of geopolitical trouble in the Middle East as a state of emergency was declared.
The U.S. intelligence community assesses that Iran is not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon
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The IAEA flagged that Iran had amassed more near-weapons-grade uranium in its May 31 confidential report.
The report sternly warned Iran was now “the only non-nuclear-weapon state to produce such material” — something the agency said was of “serious concern”.
They are claiming self defense in part due to Iran’s nuclear weapons program. The implication being that there is an immediate threat.
First, [the Israeli official] alleged that the Iranian government is advancing a “secret program” to develop nuclear weapons. The U.S. intelligence community assesses that Iran is not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon. Secondly, the Israeli official said, Iran has thousands of ballistic missiles. Finally, he said Iran has been distributing weapons and arms to proxy groups across the region, like Hezbollah and Hamas.
As you said, the nuclear program is well documented. The very recent closure to UN inspections is a major concern, but it does not indicate some unknown breakthrough.
Israel literally informed the US prior to the strikes. Israeli intelligence and American intelligence is deeply intertwined. Israel struck known enrichment sites and headquarters in the capital city.
If they had identified and targetted an illegal development black site, they would have every reason to verify it themselves. They have not.
Netanyahu’s not in the best position to accuse others of genocidal rhetoric backed up with powerful weaponry.
Important to note that it’s more than just hypocrisy, it’s probably also a complete lie.
https://apnews.com/live/israel-iran-attack#00000197-66c5-d617-a597-7fddbf0e0000
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-12/iaea-finds-iran-in-breach-its-nuclear-obligations/105411014
Just like those weapons of mass destruction, way back when in Iraq? I’m shocked, I say, shocked!
Iran’s nuclear program is well documented though.
Their nuclear program is well documented. The allegation that they are imminently capable of producing or deploying a nuclear weapon is not.
I don’t think that allegation has been made, just that they have began the process of building a bomb.
They are claiming self defense in part due to Iran’s nuclear weapons program. The implication being that there is an immediate threat.
I don’t think that allegation is completely implausible. Although it will probably be impossible to independently verify for a number of years.
As you said, the nuclear program is well documented. The very recent closure to UN inspections is a major concern, but it does not indicate some unknown breakthrough.
Israel literally informed the US prior to the strikes. Israeli intelligence and American intelligence is deeply intertwined. Israel struck known enrichment sites and headquarters in the capital city.
If they had identified and targetted an illegal development black site, they would have every reason to verify it themselves. They have not.
It’s good old Projection: every accusation is an admission.
No need to change nukes to weaponry, Israel has nukes too.