Arguably, rather than develop nukes, Iran would do a lot better simply by "playing ball", facilitating trade and greater co-operation with the international community, as it could undergo a massive, China-like economic modernisation and industrialisation.
They tried that, then Trump got elected, killed the deal, imposed sanctions anyway and showed the Iranians that this attempt would not work, which in turn pushed the moderate faction out of power.
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