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Intelligence shows Iran on brink of nuclear capability

| November 7, 2011 7:07 AM

After seeking assistance from foreign scientists, Iran has the gained the technical know-how to build a nuclear weapon, according to intelligence provided to U.N. nuclear officials.

Information given to the International Atomic Envery Agency points to Iran researching nuclear weapons over the past several years, after the country had halted related research under international pressure.

The U.N. is due to release a report this week revealing its findings on Iran's pursuit of nuclear technology, according to the Washington Post.

For more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/iaea-says-foreign-expertise-has-brought-iran-to-threshold-of-nuclear-capability/2011/11/05/gIQAc6hjtM_story.html?hpid=z4