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Russian Help Sought For Nuclear Program, Says U.S. Intel

November 07 2022

Russia
Iran

U.S. intelligence officials say that Iran is seeking Russian aid for its nuclear program, reports CNN.

Iran has solicited Russian help in acquiring nuclear material and producing nuclear fuel, unnamed sources familiar with the matter told the news channel.

Such materials could power nuclear reactors and move Tehran closer to the production of a nuclear weapon.

The risk of proliferation is dependent on what reactor used the fuel and material, the sources said.

Russia has historically...

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