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Tehran is linked to nuclear weapons through international diplomatic agreements aimed at preventing its development of such technology [1], strategic considerations regarding its deterrence capabilities [2], and expert analysis concerning its adherence to the JCPOA [3].
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
quoteCarnegie nuclear expert Mark Hibbs stated: “If Tehran aimed to divide the P5+1 and aggravate Israel and Western countries, it might do things not expressly forbidden by the JCPOA but that would not be in the spirit of the accord. Iran’s scientists might do theoretical studies suggesting they are interested in nuclear weapons, enriching uranium with lasers, and plutonium metallurgy; Iran’s diplomats might get suddenly tougher in negotiations with the IAEA over access to places inspectors want to visit.”
Editorials Supporting an Iran Nuclear Deal, January - September 2015 armscontrol.org 1 fact
claimThe New Zealand Herald claims that the deal agreed upon by Iran, the permanent members of the UN Security Council, and Germany largely eliminates the prospect of Tehran developing nuclear weaponry and enhances the chance of Iran playing a constructive role in world and Middle Eastern affairs.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimThe potential failure of Iran's proxy network may drive Tehran to reconsider the nuclear weapons option to compensate for the loss of its traditional deterrence capabilities.