# Ten to midnight: Iran's nuclear arms race

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Podcast: [The Slow Newscast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-slow-newscast-1064150)
Published: 2026-04-21T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-tortoise-podcast/episodes/ten-to-midnight-irans-nuclear-arms-race
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## Resource

According to United States and Israel, there's 460 kilograms of enriched uranium that Iran are just ten days away from turning into weapons grade nuclear bomb material. The story of Iran's nuclear arms race is less clear than they make it appear though. It's a tale of espionage, assassinations, and a high-stakes game of bluff. Credits: Reporter - Chloe Hadjimatheou Producer - Matt Russell Sound Design - Dominic Delargy Artwork - Blythe Walker Sibthorp Editor - Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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