Mary Beth D. Nikitin
As U.S. military operations in Iran continue, Congress may examine how U.S. and partner forces plan to address potential loss of control by Iranian authorities of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)-related—or chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN)—materials and related facilities.
CBRN materials in conflict zones may be at increased risk of proliferation to non-state actors, terrorist groups, or states. Regional instability could create opportunities for illicit trafficking networks to move sensitive materials across borders. Some WMD-related facilities in Iran have reportedly been targeted in U.S. or Israeli airstrikes. Ongoing military operations in Iran may complicate onsite damage assessments and efforts to secure CBRN.
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