nuclear energy technologies ↔ Iran

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Iran is linked to nuclear energy technologies through its historical and ongoing pursuit of these capabilities, as evidenced by its secret development efforts [1], the acquisition of expertise [2], and its status as a threshold state that has refrained from weaponization [3].

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What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 2 facts

claimU.S. intelligence analysts concluded in 2007 that Iran halted its work on nuclear weapons in 2003 but continued to acquire nuclear technology and expertise.

accountAfter the 1979 overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty, Iranian leaders secretly pursued nuclear technology.

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

claimAccording to U.S. intelligence assessments, Iran has refrained from weaponizing its nuclear technology despite being considered a 'threshold state' and the fatwa issued by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains in place.