The nuclear program of Iran is one of the most scrutinized nuclear programs in the world. Although the Iranian government maintains that the purpose is for civilian and peaceful uses, some have claimed that they are covertly developing nuclear weapons, with Israel being the fiercest proponent of this claim. This is a current point of contention in Iran-Israel relations, with an armed conflict currently being waged between the countries over the program.
Pete Hegseth said the United States has dealt a crippling blow to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, just hours after a massive..