The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revealed that Iran carried out explosive tests as part of its efforts to develop a nuclear weapon.
According to the newly published report, which was also reviewed by the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS), a significant portion of the agency's findings is based on intelligence acquired by the Israeli Mossad during its 2018 operation to seize Iran's nuclear archive in Tehran.
The ISIS said Iran's success in conducting various nuclear detonation tests indicates the Islamic Republic is further along in its nuclear weapons development than previously assessed by experts, excluding uranium enrichment.
The report comes amid ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US over a nuclear deal that, according to reports, is both highly advanced and at constant risk of collapse.
Should these talks break down, one likely outcome would be military escalation, potentially including an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.
