Fact check: Does Iran have nuclear weapons?

1. Summary of the results

Based on multiple sources, Iran does not currently possess nuclear weapons ^{[1] [2]}. However, the situation is complex, as Iran has:

• Uranium enriched up to 60% purity, which is close to weapons-grade level ^[2]
• Sufficient enriched uranium stockpile to potentially create 9 nuclear weapons ^[2]
• A "breakout time" of just 1-2 weeks to produce weapons-grade material ^{[2] [3]}

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual elements are missing from the simple yes/no question:

• Historical Context: Western officials suspect Iran may have had a secret nuclear weapons program until 2003 ^[1]
• Current International Situation:
• The IAEA has formally found Iran non-compliant with its nuclear obligations ^{[1] [4]}
• Iran has announced plans to build a third nuclear enrichment facility ^[1]
• The European Commission is calling for Iran to show restraint and restore cooperation with IAEA ^[5]
• Iran's Position: The country maintains it is not building a bomb and is a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question oversimplifies a complex situation. Several stakeholders have different interests:

• Iranian Government: Benefits from maintaining ambiguity about its capabilities while claiming peaceful intentions ^[2]
• International Organizations: The IAEA and European Commission seek to maintain oversight and control over nuclear proliferation ^[5]
• Western Intelligence: US Intelligence Community maintains careful language about Iran's capabilities, acknowledging they're not currently building weapons while warning about potential future developments ^[3]

The question should be reframed to address not just current possession, but Iran's capabilities, intentions, and international obligations.