how close is iran to nuclear weapons

Iran is very close to having the capability to produce nuclear weapons, with its uranium enrichment reaching 60% purity, which is just below the weapons- grade threshold of 90%. As of mid-2025, Iran had stockpiled enough enriched uranium material to potentially produce more than nine nuclear bombs if further enriched, and experts estimate that Iran could produce enough weapons- grade uranium for one bomb within a week and accumulate enough for several bombs within a month. However, while Iran possesses the necessary components and technology, U.S. intelligence assessments as of mid-2025 generally conclude that Iran is not actively weaponizing its program and is likely about three years from having a deliverable nuclear weapon. Recent military strikes by Israel and the U.S. have only set back the program by a few months rather than destroyed it. Iran's nuclear ambitions remain a serious international concern, with ongoing diplomatic tensions and sanctions related to its nuclear activities.