Iran Secretly Rushing Nuclear Weapon Production, US Believes; Building Missiles Capable of Hitting Europe

A recent intelligence assessment has led American officials to believe that a covert team of Iranian scientists is exploring a more rapid, though less advanced, route to developing a nuclear weapon, renowned American media reported on Monday, February 3.  

The intelligence, reportedly collected in the final months of the Biden administration and shared with the Trump administration during the transition, suggests that Iran may be seeking a shortcut to turn its growing stockpile of enriched uranium into a functional weapon within months rather than a year or more, according to the report.  

However, US officials maintain that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has not made a final decision to pursue a nuclear bomb, American media said. Instead, the report noted that Iran’s regional influence is at its weakest in years. 

Meanwhile, according to another report, Iran is secretly developing nuclear missiles that can reach Europe based on North Korean design. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has accused Tehran of expediting its alleged nuclear weapons program, with two facilities rushing to complete a working warhead capable of traveling more than 1,800 miles, according to their latest report. 

Amidst these reports, U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, February 4, restored his “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran including efforts to drive its oil exports down to zero to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. (JPost/VFI News)

“Dear Lord, we pray that You prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons that have the potential to eradicate whole nations. We pray fervently that You do not allow any nation to use the nuclear energy they might possess for destructive purposes. You are our rock, our fortress, our shield and we rest on Your promises and faithfulness.”