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Iran’s Nuclear Gambit and Verification Crisis | US News

Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency is fueling tension by suggesting Tehran must build a nuclear bomb to gain leverage in negotiations, drawing parallels to China’s Cold War strategy. This comes as Iran’s recent deal with the Trump administration—pledging not to develop nuclear weapons and allowing IAEA inspections—faces immediate hurdles. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns that Iran’s declarations alone aren’t enough; inspectors need physical access to verify compliance, but Iran has blocked entry to sites damaged by U.S. strikes and halted uranium stockpile tracking. Though the commentary may…

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