“Would Mr. Trump approve of Israel’s trying to take out Iran’s nuclear program, an option it’s reportedly considering? Would he block such an attack if Jerusalem’s assessment of tolerable risk differed significantly from Washington’s? Mr. Trump said in October that he’s in favor of Israel’s targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities—will he maintain this perspective as president?” — Reuel Marc Gerecht and Mark Dubowitz
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Iran Is Developing Plans for Faster, Cruder Weapon, U.S. Concludes: David E. Sanger and Julian E. Barnes, NYTimes, Feb. 3, 2025
Exclusive: US ‘Aware’ of Reports Iran Trying to Ship Missile Propellant Chemical from China: Michael Lippin, VOA, Feb. 3, 2025
Iran’s Covert Nuclear Agency Found Operating Out of Top Space Program Launch Sites: Caitlin McFall, Fox News, Jan. 31, 2025
How Trump Can Counter Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions: Reuel Marc Gerecht and Mark Dubowitz, WSJ, Jan. 22, 2025
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For Further Reference
Iran Expands Military Drills as Israel Moots Striking Nuclear Sites: Iran International, Jan. 31, 2025 — A senior Iranian military commander said expanding military drills showcase the country’s deterrence and defense capabilities as an Israeli official again broached a potential attack on Iran’s nuclear program.
Netanyahu’s Office Denies Report He Wants to Convince Trump to Strike Iran Before 2nd Stage of Gaza Deal: Lazar Berman and Toi staff, Times of Israel, Feb. 3, 2025 — The Prime Minister’s Office denies a Channel 12 news report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to ask US President Donald Trump to carry out a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and close a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia before moving on to the second stage of an ongoing hostage release-ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
Iran Building North Korean-Desgned Nuclear Missiles Capable of Hitting Europe: Ronny Reyes, NY Post, Feb. 33, 2025 — Iran is secretly developing nuclear missiles that can reach Europe based on North Korean designs, according to a new report.
Money Is No Object for Iran’s Nuclear Program, Atomic Energy Chief Says: Iran International, Feb. 3, 2025 — The costs of Iran’s nuclear program are negligible compared to the achievement of gaining nuclear technology despite sanctions, the country’s atomic energy chief said on Sunday.