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Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/18/us-nuclear-iran-report-idUSTRE79H25V20111018
Report: Iran Could Make Atom Bomb Material Despite Hurdles
(Reuters) Iran's nuclear program is struggling with low-performing enrichment machines but it would still be able to produce material that could be used for atomic bombs, according to a U.S. think tank. "Is the Iranian enrichment program on a trajectory toward being dedicated to producing weapon-grade uranium for nuclear weapons?" the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) asked and replied: "Unfortunately, despite its severe limitations, this program is able to do so."