Iran is seeking Russia’s help to bolster its nuclear weapons program, US intelligence officials believe.
Report informs, citing CNN, that the intelligence suggests that Iran has been asking Russia for help acquiring additional nuclear materials and with nuclear fuel fabrication, sources briefed on the matter said. The fuel could help Iran potentially further shorten time to create a nuclear weapon.
It is not clear whether Russia has agreed to help – the Kremlin has long been outwardly opposed to Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.
But the Iranian proposal has come amid an expanding partnership between Iran and Russia that in recent months has included Iran sending drones and other equipment to Russia for use in its war in Ukraine.
Therefore, Moscow may revise its attitude towards Tehran's nuclear ambitions.