Biden weighed Iran strike to thwart nuclear ambitions
According to unofficial information from Axios, Joe Biden considered an attack on Iran before 20th January to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear weapon.
Joe Biden, the outgoing President of the USA, was reportedly considering an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities before 20th January, when Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated as president, reports Axios. The goal was to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon.
Meeting with advisors
Biden was supposed to meet with the National Security Advisor, Sullivan, a month ago. During consultations, various action scenarios were discussed, but ultimately Biden did not approve the attack. "We will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon," Biden promised, although an attack could mean an escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Some of Biden's advisors believe that the current situation presents an opportunity to strike Iran, especially in the context of its allies' weakening by Israel. However, Sullivan did not recommend an attack and merely presented the available options. Sullivan warned that weakening Iran's allies might prompt Tehran to intensify efforts for a nuclear weapon.
Iran's position
Iran officially denies working on a nuclear weapon, claiming its nuclear program is peaceful. Nevertheless, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran has enriched uranium to 60 percent, which is enough to build four nuclear bombs. Biden's administration sent a warning to Tehran in the spring about these activities.
