Why Iran may go the North Korea route to develop its nuclear weapons
US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities may strengthen Tehran's resolve to pursue a nuclear bomb and could lead to its withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. In 2003, North Korea withdrew from the treaty and went on to develop a nuclear arsenal. It is now estimated to have up to 50 warheads
US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities may strengthen Tehran's resolve to pursue a nuclear bomb and could lead to its withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. In 2003, North Korea withdrew from the treaty and went on to develop a nuclear arsenal. It is now estimated to have up to 50 warheads
