5 of your biggest questions about the Iran war, answered
The US and Israel have been at war with Iran for over eight weeks, with talks between the US and Iran collapsing on Saturday. Iran has a stockpile of highly enriched uranium that could be used to make 10-11 nuclear weapons.
The US and Israel started a war with Iran over eight weeks ago. Talks between the US and Iran, set to take place in Pakistan, fell apart on Saturday. Iran has around 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, enough to make 10-11 nuclear weapons. The material is buried underground at Iranian enrichment sites. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key point of contention, with Iran potentially charging tolls for its use. An East-West pipeline built in the 1980s could potentially bypass the strait. Iran's actions have been driven by a desire for leverage in negotiations with the West and deterrence.
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