An Iranian flag flutters in the Islamic republic in 2010 next to a surface-to-surface Qiam-1 (Rising) missile, which was test fired a day before Iran was due to launch its Russian-built first nuclear power plant. (AFP PHOTO via Getty Images) Energy ...

“They are weeks, a small number of weeks, away to enrich that to weapons-grade uranium,” Wright said when asked about Iran's nuclear program by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) on Wednesday. “There’s still a weaponization process that happens after that, but they’re quite close.”

Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) on CNN defended the military action against Iran. Rep. Mace compared the cost of Iran to the cost of aiding Ukraine stating that Iran conflict is in the interest of United States to not allow them to get nuclear weapons: LAURA COATES,

When Iran’s covert nuclear program came to international attention over two decades ago, Tehran insisted that its intentions were peaceful and that it had no plans to develop nuclear weapons.

India, May 15 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Amid growing fears over disruptions in global oil supply routes and uncertainty surrounding the fragile ceasefire in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz operational while continuing diplomatic engagement despite deep mistrust with the United States.

President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

He told reporters aboard Air Force One that he would allow Tehran to stop enriching uranium, which is used in nuclear weapons, as part of a deal to end the war.

The U.S. is producing nuclear weapons at levels not seen since the Cold War, Energy Secretary Chris Wright says, citing threats from China and Iran.