Intelligence Collection Mechanisms On The Iranian Nuclear Program

Forward

The aim of the report is to collect relevant information about the Iranian nuclear program on various aspects . The comprehensive approach associated with the analyzes the from the first point . The concerns that are addressed in the are the main reasons behind the initiation of the Iranian Nuclear program , the consequences (sanctions Iran is facing due to its nuclear program , the achievement of the program in terms of nuclear capabilities , the present status of the program , and the apprehensions about the security of the entire Gulf region . These issues have

been addressed briefly in the report and if elaborated further can prove to be an all-inclusive study on the issue .Origin of Iran 's nuclear program

Iran initiated its nuclear program under the regime of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi in 1967 when it acquired a US built five-megawatt research reactor which received strong support from the western countries . In 1989 , Iran declared that it Uranium deposits were revealed near Saghand and it planned to commence the mining activities by the end of 1990 which will be later on pursued by the enrichment activities

Reasons for Iran developing nuclear capabilities

The balance of power analysis as the reason behind Iran 's pursuing nuclear program is one of the powerful considerations on the subject The second analysis is upon the individuals that are responsible for Iran 's countervailing the country 's nuclear myths , one idealizing the issue as nuclear security , and the other one as nuclear insecurity . The...