Iran probably has had the capability to build one for some time, the reason they haven't done it is because is not their policy. And they adhere to international regulation and audits to make sure everything is compliant
But if their sovereignty keeps being threatened who knows
April 16, 2021 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-nuclear-unanium-enrichment... "Iran said on Friday that it had begun enriching uranium to the higher level. The country has said it intends to use the 60% enriched product for radio-pharmaceuticals, which can be used to treat diseases including cancer."
Past implosion tests: https://www.yahoo.com/news/iran-carried-implosion-tests-nucl...
uranium enriched to 60%. you don't have anything to do with it but build weapons
iranian nuclear scientists meeting with chief of missile program and other stuff https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/06/18/...
Eerie near-echos of Iraq and the WMDs. Hope it turns out less disastrous this time.