German intelligence suspects Turkey in development of nuclear weapons

 Turkey is seeking to acquire enriched uranium with the goal of building a nuclear weapon, according to a report in the German newspaper Die Welt.

The newspaper cites sources from within the German Federal Intelligence Service and makes a compelling case that Turkey is seeking to become acquire nuclear weapons to compete with rival powers Israel and Iran.  

Die Welt also states that in 2011, Erdogan - then prime minister of the country - had authorized the development of medium range missiles. Two years later, according to the article, research began for the construction of medium range missiles which could hit targets up to 2,500 kilometers away.