Nuclear secrets for ballistic missiles? UK, US express growing concerns over rumoured Iran-Russia nuclear agreement
nuclear technology with Iran in return for ballistic missiles. These missiles, believed to be used in Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine, have prompted fears of a growing nuclear threat. Both leaders acknowledged the deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran during their discussions, which also covered the war in Ukraine, the Middle East crisis, and competition with China.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking earlier in London, warned, “For its part, Russia is sharing technology that Iran seeks – this is a two-way street – including on nuclear issues as well as some space information,” suggesting that Russia and Iran are engaged in destabilizing activities with global implications.
Heightened Concerns Over Iran's Nuclear Capabilities
Concerns over Iran’s potential nuclear weapon development have been escalating for months. Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, and according to a joint statement by Britain, France, and Germany, the country has accumulated «four significant quantities» of uranium that could be used to develop a nuclear bomb. However, it remains unclear how much technical know-how Tehran possesses to actually build a nuclear weapon or how quickly it could achieve this goal, as reported by The Guardian.
Working with Russian specialists or using Russian knowledge could significantly accelerate Iran's nuclear progress, according to security experts. Despite these warnings, Iran has consistently denied that it is seeking to develop nuclear
