How the U.S. was so sure Iran was building a nuclear bomb | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump justified bombing key Iranian nuclear facilities by claiming Iran was dangerously close to developing a nuclear weapon. But how could he be so sure? Andrew Chang examines Iran’s claim that its uranium enrichment program is purely for civilian energy — and why much of the West remains skeptical.

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0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Casting suspicion?
3:46 - Too little power?
6:51 - The wrong kind of fuel
9:02 - How close is close?


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