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Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says

Source: The New York Times Published Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:18:50 +0000
Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says

Why This Matters

Key context: A billboard in Tehran of Iran’s three supreme leaders, including Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei at right. A determination that he is potentially open to pursuing a bomb would provide additional justification for an escalation of the Trump administration’s military campaign. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

A billboard in Tehran of Iran’s three supreme leaders, including Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei at right. A determination that he is potentially open to pursuing a bomb would provide additional justification for an escalation of the Trump administration’s military campaign.

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