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US and UK Alarmed as Iran and Russia Forge Dangerous Nuclear Partnership

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The US and UK express growing concerns over Iran and Russia's collaboration on nuclear weapons technology, amidst the exchange of ballistic missiles for the war in Ukraine. Discover the implications of this escalating partnership.


Growing Concerns Over Iran-Russia Nuclear Cooperation

The United States and the United Kingdom are increasingly alarmed by the deepening collaboration between Russia and Iran, particularly regarding the potential development of Iran's nuclear weapons program. Reports indicate that Russia may be exchanging its expertise and technology with Iran in return for ballistic missiles supplied by Tehran, which are expected to be utilized in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This situation was a focal point during recent discussions between US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Washington.

The transfer of missiles from Iran to Russia has been labeled a 'dangerous escalation' by Western countries, raising significant concerns about the security of Europe. The discussions highlighted by sources suggest that there is a growing belief among US and UK officials that Iran could enhance its nuclear capabilities with the assistance of Russian experts. This is particularly troubling as Iran has already increased its stockpile of enriched uranium, nearing levels required for nuclear weapon development since the US withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018.

In August, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran's enriched uranium stockpile had surged to 64.7 kg at 60% purity, a significant increase that raises alarms for international observers. While Iran denies supplying weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine, evidence of UAV remnants indicates otherwise. Iranian officials have stated their intent to respond to recent sanctions imposed by Western nations, asserting that such measures are ineffective and merely tools of confrontation rather than cooperation. They maintain that Iran is open to constructive dialogue but insist that it must be based on mutual respect.

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