This alarming development has been underscored by the recent comments of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who, after reviewing a report from the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on Iran's atomic program, expressed his grave concerns.
"I believe it is a certainty that if we do not change course, Iran will in the coming weeks or months possess a nuclear weapon," Graham warned, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. He further stated, "Iran will keep going until someone tells them to stop. It is time to put red lines on their nuclear program. The idea of ambiguity is not working."
According to Fox News, Graham described the findings of the DNI report as "unnerving," highlighting Iran's advanced "ability to weaponize material" for a nuclear weapons device. This revelation came just weeks after Graham's stern letter to DNI head Avril Haines, accusing her of violating the law by resisting the disclosure of sensitive information to Congress regarding Iran's nuclear progress. Following public pressure from Graham, Haines complied with the 2022 law requiring the government to provide updates on Iran's atomic program.
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Graham, in his conversation with Fox News' Sean Hannity, emphasized the role of Iran's regime in supporting Hamas and Hezbollah. He advocated for Israel to strike Iran’s oil refineries to curb Iranian aggression. This call for action comes in the wake of Iran's launch of over 300 missiles, drones, and rockets into Israel in April.
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A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department reassured Fox News Digital, "As the President and the Secretary have made clear, the United States will ensure one way or another that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon." The spokesperson further emphasized the U.S.'s commitment to working with Congress and utilizing various tools to achieve this goal, with all options remaining on the table.
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Despite these assurances, Fox News Digital reported in July 2023 that intelligence reports from European states contradict the Biden administration’s assertion that Iran’s regime has not restarted its atomic weapons program. The Netherlands General and Intelligence Security Service (AIVD) assessed that Tehran’s development of weapons-grade uranium "brings the option of a possible [Iranian] first nuclear test closer."
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In response to critics who accuse the Biden administration of not enforcing oil and gas sanctions against Iran’s regime, the State Department spokesperson asserted, "The Biden Administration has not lifted a single sanction on Iran. Rather, we continue to increase pressure. Our extensive sanctions on Iran remain in place, and we continue to enforce them. Over the last three years, the United States has sanctioned over 700 individuals and entities connected to the full range of Iran’s reckless and destabilizing behaviors."
David Albright, a physicist and founder and president of the Institute for Science and International Security in Washington, D.C., expressed his agreement with Sen. Graham's concerns. Albright, a leading expert on Iran’s nuclear program, noted that while Graham's comments on Iran's ability to make nuclear weapons were sparse, they hinted at potential new intelligence community assessments.
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Albright, who has worked closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Action Team, pointed out that the DNI report included a short timeframe for Iran to produce a significant quantity of weapon-grade uranium. However, he noted that this was old news, already established by the IAEA in its quarterly reports and some standard calculations. The new development, according to Albright, is Iran's recent expansion at the deeply buried Fordow site, which gives Iran a new ability to produce significant quantities of weapon-grade uranium in days at this site.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has also voiced his concerns about Iran’s quest to obtain a nuclear weapon, stating in July that Iran is now probably one or two weeks away from producing fissile material for a nuclear weapon.
Gabriel Noronha, a former U.S. Department State adviser on Iran, echoed these concerns, noting that Iran has been decreasing its nuclear enrichment breakout time over the past five years. He added, "However, it is much less clear how close Iran’s weaponization program has come to both building a weapon and being able to pair it on a missile that could reach Israel or other American allies."
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Noronha, who is also a fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), urged President Biden to establish a clear and credible red line that further progress toward a nuclear weapon would be met with a military response. He also emphasized the need for the President to back up this threat with action and to exhaust every possible diplomatic and economic consequence to deter Iran from proceeding any further.
As the situation continues to unfold, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a peaceful resolution that will prevent the rogue regime in Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The stakes are high, and the need for decisive action is urgent. The future of regional stability and global security hangs in the balance.
