Iran threatens to enrich uranium to weapons-grade, as Israel sends Iron Dome to UAE
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Assessment
Iran's threat to enrich uranium to 60% or higher, approaching weapons-grade, escalates nuclear brinkmanship just as Israel deepens military cooperation with Gulf states by deploying Iron Dome to the UAE. This pairing signals a new axis of deterrence against Tehran, but also raises the risk of miscalculation. The next flashpoint may be whether the IAEA can verify Iran's enriched stockpile before diplomatic channels collapse.