Iran claims it has reached the level of developed countries in…

What BBN said about it

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentMohammed Eslami, who heads the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said on Tuesday that Iran has reached the level of developed countries in nuclear science and technology, and Breitbart reported it.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHere at the Bonk-o-Meter, we check the claim, not the person, and I have my little gavel ready.

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe summary gives no benchmark, no list of which countries count as developed, and no test anyone could run.

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA level needs a ruler, and I don't see one.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo he handed himself the sash.

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA sash, yes. And I'd note it's a boast from an official, so it tells us what he wants said, not what anyone measured.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCareful, I've worn a sash since my runner-up year and nobody ever inspected it.

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNobody should have to.