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July 2nd, 2026: Could Iran Actually Build A Nuclear Weapon?
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- The President's Daily Brief
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Could Iran actually build a nuclear weapon? Mike Baker examines the state of Tehran's nuclear program, what remains after recent military strikes, and how close Iran may be to producing a bomb. We explore the technical hurdles Iran still faces—from enriching uranium and weaponization to building a reliable delivery system—and why possessing nuclear material alone is not enough. Finally, we assess the intelligence indicators that would suggest Iran has made the decision to pursue a nuclear weapon, and what that could mean for the United States, Israel, and the wider Middle East. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Goldbelly: Celebrate America’s 250th with iconic foods delivered—get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices