Dr. Yousri Abu Shadi, a former chief inspector at the International Atomic Energy Agency, has indicated that the nuclear situation in Iran is under close observation. He warns that any collapse of the Iranian regime could result in the spread of enriched uranium to non-governmental groups, which would pose a serious threat to international security. During an interview, he emphasized that chaos in Iran could lead to networks attempting to acquire nuclear materials, a scenario he deems more dangerous than any direct conflict.

Abu Shadi elaborated on Iran's capabilities, stating that the nation could produce a nuclear weapon in a matter of weeks if it decided to pursue this path. He noted that 42 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% is sufficient for a 'weak' atomic bomb, and to raise enrichment levels to 90% for creating effective bombs could take between one to two months. This information raises alarm about Iran's potential nuclear timeline and the implications for global security.

While discussing recent U.S. comments, particularly those by Steve Whitecoff, he referred to the existence of 450 kilograms of uranium enriched at levels that could facilitate weapon production. However, Abu Shadi pointed out that if Iran were truly intent on developing a nuclear weapon since June, it might have conducted a test explosion similar to North Korea's actions, suggesting that Iran seems to adhere to Khamenei's fatwa against nuclear weaponry, making the situation more complex.