Fact Check: Was Iran Close to Building a Nuclear Bomb Before U.S. Attack?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: Iran was “right at the doorstep” of having a nuclear bomb before the U.S. attack.


Rating: MISLEADING


Explanation: Experts report no evidence that Iran was on the verge of producing a nuclear weapon, and it was not close to weaponizing its nuclear material.


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Date: 04/05/2026


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Last Updated on April 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check