Is Iran close to a nuclear bomb? An earthquake sparks question

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An earthquake in an Iranian desert on October 5 sparked speculation that Iran had tested a nuclear bomb..

Though there was no official word on the chatter, experts believe Iran is closer than ever to acquiring a nuclear weapon, amid tensions with Israel..

This is the time, experts think, Iran might need to get nuclear weapons...

It was reported that Iran is closer than ever to reaching the 90% uranium enrichment grade that is required to manufacture a nuclear bomb, The Heritage Foundation report, citing International Atomic Energy Agency official, said in October 2024...

"I dont think theres a danger that Iran this year is going to start exploding nuclear weapons, Houston G Wood, an emeritus professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Virginia, told The New York Times...