The Iranian Nuclear Program and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (original) (raw)
Undoubtedly, the Iran’s nuclear program has progressed significantly in the past decade, in line with Iran’s 2006 announcement that it would, in addition to the conclusion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, begin enriching uranium. Currently, Iran has a robust nuclear infrastructure, including uranium mining, milling, conversion, and enrichment capabilities. Iran is also thinking to construct more nuclear power plant in order to reduce the consumption of oil and gas for electricity generation. However, the most controversial dimension of its nuclear program has been Iran’s effort to build up its enrichment capabilities, which could be used to produce highly enriched uranium for a nuclear weapon, without informing in advance to the IAEA, in accordance with its obligations as a state party to the NPT. This includes developing, constructing and implementing an extensive enrichment program comprising nearly 20,000 gas centrifuges at three major facilities. The adoption of a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action will provide to the international community that the whole Iranian nuclear program is for peaceful purpose only.
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