US State Department says Iran is continually pursuing a nuclear weapon

US State Department Cites Ongoing Pursuit of Nuclear Capability by Iran

A spokesperson for the US State Department, Tommy Pigott, has stated that the country’s military action against Iran was motivated by its alleged continuous pursuit of a nuclear weapon. According to Pigott, this pursuit is ongoing.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had previously reported in March that it had not detected evidence of a coordinated Iranian nuclear weapons programme. The IAEA’s findings were made public at the time.

Pigott’s statement suggests that the US military action against Iran was taken due to concerns over its nuclear capabilities. However, the details of this claim have yet to be confirmed by official sources.

The State Department has not provided further information on the reasons behind the military action or the extent to which it is believed Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon poses a threat to regional stability.

It is worth noting that the IAEA’s March report did not indicate any evidence of an active Iranian nuclear weapons programme. The agency’s findings were based on its inspections and monitoring activities, but no conclusive evidence was found at the time.

The US military action against Iran has been widely reported, with details of the operation remaining classified. Further information on the circumstances surrounding this event is expected to be released in due course.

Source: Al Jazeera