Iran’s nuclear program was initiated by United States through Eisenhower “Atom for Peace” doctrine. United States supported Shah in the development of nuclear weapons for an increase in its influence and the containment of communism in Middle East. After Iranian revolution, friends become enemies and whole scenario was changed. Primarily, nuclear program was halted but then external players: China, Russian and Pakistan restarted it. In the beginning of new century, Iran’s nuclear issue became a hot topic for international debates. IAEA and UNSC moved forward and played their part to stop Iran from further uranium enrichment. In spite of massive external pressure, economic sanctions and diplomatic breakup Iran kept its stance. On economic, political and security reasons; it pursued its nuclear technology. Currently, Iran is enriching uranium for nuclear weapons and it has an advance level of missile development program. This thing disturbs Western interests in Middle Eastern region. So, US, with EU lobby, is alarmed for nuclear Iran will not only disturb their interest but will also pose different threats to Israel: the child of US.
Key words: Nuclear Iran, IAEA, Energy, Western Concerns
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