Iran’s other nuclear weapons option — plutonium bombs
Summary
Experts say that any new deal about Iran’s nuclear program should include constant monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). They also recommend removing used nuclear fuel from Iran’s Bushehr reactor because Iran has a large amount of plutonium, which could be used to make bombs.Key Facts
- Iran has a stockpile of about two tons of plutonium.
- Plutonium can be used to make nuclear weapons.
- The Bushehr reactor in Iran produces spent nuclear fuel.
- Experts suggest removing this spent fuel to reduce risks.
- The IAEA is an international group that watches nuclear programs.
- Real-time IAEA monitoring means constant, live surveillance.
- Current agreements may not cover constant IAEA surveillance or fuel removal.
- These steps aim to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons with plutonium.
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