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But western intelligence agencies, including US ones, had assessed that Iran was not currently building a bomb, although it possessed the know-how. Iran had always insisted that its nuclear programme was meant for peaceful purposes, but that it could build a bomb if its sites were attacked.

One expert said that the Israeli strikes could bring that moment closer. “It’s far more likely now that Iran will withdraw from the non-proliferation treaty and make the decision to build nuclear weapons,” said Kelesy Davenport, the director for Nonproliferation Policy at the Arms Control Association.

• How might Iran retaliate against Israel?

“Israel cannot destroy the knowledge Iran has gained about nuclear development. "

Jesus fucking Christ. Remind me never to go to Fleetwood and the BBC should be utterly ashamed of themselves. An hour dominated by questions about Reform and immigration with the most gammon on show since the Brexit debates.