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nuclear power program
Also known as: nuclear programs, nuclear power program, nuclear program, nuclear programme
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Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Jan 28, 2025 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.
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org 4 facts
accountFollowing the Fukushima accident, several countries, including Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Spain, decided to phase out their nuclear programs.
claimSeveral countries are in the early stages of implementing nuclear power programs or are considering doing so, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Jordan, Lithuania, and Saudi Arabia.
claimSeveral countries are initiating nuclear power programs for the first time, while others are seriously considering doing so.
accountJapan, which held the world’s third-largest nuclear power program before the Fukushima accident, shut down all its reactors following the accident and may decide to phase out its nuclear program entirely.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl Dec 18, 2025 3 facts
claimIran's main instruments for pursuing foreign and security policy goals have been the development of a nuclear program for status and deterrence, and the cultivation of a network of state and non-state regional allies.
claimSome assessments suggest that Iran could restore its nuclear programme capabilities within two years following the damage inflicted by Israeli strikes.
claimIran faces challenges in sustaining high security-related expenditures, specifically the funding of regional policy relying on proxy forces and the development of its nuclear programme.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Mar 5, 2025 2 facts
perspectiveIran must fundamentally shift its regional approach to ensure the survival of the Islamic Republic, continue its nuclear program, and preserve its remaining alliances.
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.
The Impact and Implications of the Ukraine Crisis - Interpret interpret.csis.org Feb 28, 2023 1 fact
claimSaudi Arabia has indicated an interest in implementing a nuclear program and purchasing nuclear reactors.
Reforming Iran's Energy Policy: Strategies for Sustainability ... jpia.princeton.edu Apr 22, 2025 1 fact
claimInternational policy toward Iran became increasingly rigid, aiming to limit Iran’s economic and political influence in the Middle East and beyond, particularly as tensions escalated over its nuclear program.
Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org 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.
Miscellanea: The War in Iran - A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry acoup.blog Mar 25, 2026 1 fact
perspectiveThe author predicts Iran will seek a deal that includes retaining parts of its nuclear program, maintaining a de facto veto on traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, receiving significant sanctions relief, and obtaining formal promises against future air strikes.
History of the Central Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe Central Intelligence Agency had no information regarding Saddam Hussein's nuclear program until it was discovered after the Gulf War.
Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu Mar 26, 2025 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 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.
Iran Country Report 2026 - BTI Transformation Index bti-project.org 1 fact
claimDuring the administration of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's foreign policy, particularly the acceleration of its nuclear program, resulted in severe international sanctions.
Navigating the Digital Battlefield - Joint Air Power Competence Centre japcc.org 1 fact
claimIran’s investment in cyber capabilities accelerated after the 2010 Stuxnet attack on its nuclear program, which subsequently accelerated Hezbollah’s cyber development.
Editorials Supporting an Iran Nuclear Deal, January - September 2015 armscontrol.org 1 fact
claimWithout a nuclear deal, Iran would be free to develop its nuclear program without restrictions, as it possesses the necessary resources, including skilled scientists.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org Oct 26, 2017 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 Jul 23, 2025 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).