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(4) Exploding bridgewire (EBW) detonator studies with possible nuclear significance.
(5) Experiments related to hemispherical high explosive charges.
(6) High voltage firing equipment tests over long distances and possibly underground.
(7) Missile re-entry vehicle studies pertaining to spherical nuclear payloads.
In November 2011, IAEA claimed:
"The Agency has serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions to Iran's nuclear program. After assessing carefully and critically the extensive information available to it, the Agency finds the information to be, overall, credible.""The information indicates that Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device. The information also indicates that prior to the end of 2003, these activities took place under a structured program, and that some activities may still be ongoing."
Cordesman believes Iran maintains an ongoing nuclear weapons program. He cites IAEA reports as evidence. Official Tehran denials are false, he claims. His analysis states:
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