Washington: The United States has announced its readiness to supply Iran with nuclear fuel, contingent upon the resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright made this statement, linking the offer to concerns that Iran’s nuclear program might be aimed at developing a nuclear weapon.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Wright emphasized that the offer to supply nuclear fuel hinges on Iran addressing the international community’s concerns about its nuclear ambitions. The situation gained urgency after a joint military campaign by the United States and Israel last February, targeting key Iranian nuclear facilities in a bid to thwart Iran’s potential development of a nuclear bomb.

The military strikes specifically aimed at nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, with the Bushehr nuclear facility reportedly bombed multiple times. Despite these efforts, US intelligence reports suggest that Iran’s capability to produce a nuclear weapon remains unchanged, estimating a timeline of one year should Iran choose to pursue such a path.

The disclosure by the United States highlights the ongoing tensions and diplomatic challenges surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, with international stakeholders closely monitoring the situation for any significant developments.