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Iran is the state actor actively developing and maintaining the nuclear power program, which serves as a central flashpoint in its foreign relations and national security strategy as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Michael Singh · The Washington Institute 6 facts

perspectiveIsrael is currently debating whether to conduct military strikes against Iran's nuclear program, with arguments ranging from the belief that the opportunity is optimal to the belief that the regime would collapse if targeted.

perspectiveThe Trump administration should prepare for military strikes against Iran's nuclear program in the event that diplomatic efforts to secure a superior agreement to the 2015 nuclear deal fail.

claimIran has accelerated its nuclear program and decreased cooperation with international nuclear inspectors while increasing public discussion about obtaining nuclear weapons.

claimIran's nuclear program was more advanced in 2021 than before the 2015 JCPOA, which the regime likely viewed as leverage to demand concessions from the United States.

claimThe author asserts that military strikes have a more successful record of stopping nuclear programs than diplomacy, citing the 1981 strikes in Iraq and 2007 strikes in Syria as successful, while characterizing the 1994 Agreed Framework with North Korea and the JCPOA with Iran as failures.

claimMilitary strikes by Israel against Iran's nuclear program are expected to draw in United States forces, with the primary uncertainty being the extent of that involvement.

Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org Middle East Policy Council 1 fact

accountThe presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad marked the beginning of Iran's 'Asianization' era, during which Tehran accelerated its nuclear program and reactivated its anti-West narrative.

Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu Modern Diplomacy 1 fact

claimIran's nuclear program serves as a flashpoint in the country's relations with Western nations.

United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org CSIS 1 fact

perspectiveThe Israeli security establishment advocates for an aggressive posture toward Iran and believes any US-led negotiation with Iran must address the nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and regional malign activities to be considered valid.

An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact

claimThe Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) successfully cut off Iran’s pathways to a nuclear bomb, constrained its nuclear program, and subjected the program to a strict monitoring and verification regime.

How to Handle Iran's Nuclear Ambitions - New Lines Institute newlinesinstitute.org Newlines Institute 1 fact

accountNegotiations between the United States and Iran fractured when the U.S. demanded that Iran not only cease enrichment beyond civilian thresholds but also give up the entirety of its nuclear program, a demand Iran refused citing its rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact

claimIran's essential national interests include the survival of the Islamic Republic, the continuation of its nuclear program, and the preservation of its remaining alliances.