What we know about Iran’s nuclear programme so far

AFTER WEEKS OF warning that the US could take military action against Iran unless it agrees to a deal to curb its nuclear programme, President Donald Trump has followed through on his threat and launched airstrikes on targets across Iran.

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Iran has faced suspicion for decades over its nuclear ambitions and whether it’s developing the capability to fire an atomic weapon. It agreed to cap its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief in 2015, only for Trump to undercut the accord three years later by unilaterally withdrawing the US during his first term in office.