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US intelligence says Iran nuclear timeline unchanged even after strikes and war claims

International
Published on 5 May 2026
US intelligence says Iran nuclear timeline unchanged even after strikes and war claims

Bomb still up to a year away, despite hits on facilities

U.S. intelligence indicates Iran’s nuclear weapons timeline has not shifted, with assessments still putting the bomb-building window at up to a year. Recent U.S. and Israeli strikes reportedly targeted conventional military sites, while Iran’s nuclear facilities were hit but key material remains. The U.S. says it will keep pursuing negotiations to prevent nuclear acquisition.

  • US assessments say Iran’s nuclear timeline remains unchanged
  • Intelligence estimates still suggest up to a year to build a bomb
  • Strikes hit nuclear facilities but key material was not eliminated
  • US strategy combines pressure with ongoing negotiations
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