Iran 'frighteningly close' to a nuclear weapon, Energy secretary warns

Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued a stark warning on Wednesday regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stating that the country is “frighteningly close” to acquiring weapons-grade enriched uranium.

During his testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Wright emphasized the urgency of the situation. “Iran is just a matter of weeks away from enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels,” he explained. “While there remains a subsequent weaponization process, they are alarmingly near that threshold.”


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Secretary Wright made the claims in a Senate hearing. AFP via Getty Images

Khorramshahr-4 missile is launched at an undisclosed location, Iran on May 25, 2023. AP

Meanwhile, Spencer Pratt has taken a humorous jab at Los Angeles’ left-leaning leaders with a witty City Hall stunt that has captured public attention.

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