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Nucear Weapon Ambitions Become a Reality
Iran and Iraq have had nuclear ambitions of joining the arms race since 1950. With the help of the United States and the European Union, the “atoms of peace” agreement was put in place. Iran and Iraq began getting enough technology to start the production of nuclear weapons and their dreams became a reality. However, the United States wishes that they had not engineered the “atoms of peace” agreement because Iran and Iraq both have intentions to use their weapons for war. If these weapons we -
First Signs of Iran's Nuclear Program
The United States becomes aware that the Shah, a group of Iranians had a big secret. The Shah had established a nuclear weapons program that had the potential to become an impatient threat to the United States. The United States had began to be more conscious about Iran’s every move. -
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US Temporarily Ends Nuclear Weapon Experimentation
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US Stops Supplies of Uranium to Iran
The Shah is overthrown during the Iranian revolution. The United Stated had been making negotiations with the Shah since the nuclear weapons development program was discovered. The United States began to stop the supply of enriched uranium to Iran. Uranium is a key component of the production of nuclear weapons. The new revolutionary government who was led by Ayatollah Ruhollah did not believe in the production of energy and nuclear weapons. All nuclear weapons projects were halted. -
United Stated Bombs the Osirak Nuclear Research Center in Iraq
After the discovery that Iraq also has nuclear weapon intelligence, two United States F-4 fighters bomb the nuclear research plant in Iraq. French Embassy officials stated that the attacks created substantial damage to not only the research center, but to many places around it. The United States was accused of making an unwise and harsh decision to bomb the nuclear research plant. -
US Assists Israel in Destroying Iraq's Nuclear Reactor
Israel uses US F-16 fighter to destroy Iraq’s nuclear reactor. US representatives believe that Iraq has intentions to use the reactors to obtain materials for the production of nuclear weapons. A French technician is killed during the attacks on the reactor. Iraq is temporarily excluded from the arms race. -
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US Closely Watches Iran's Nuclear Weapon Capabilities
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Iran is Almost Finished With a Bomb
German engineers visit Iran’s unfinished nuclear reactor. The German engineers deliver news to German intelligence sources that Iran is producing a bomb. Jane’s Defense Weekly quoted that “a bomb is entering its final stages”. In disagreement with Germany, US senator Alan Cranston stated that Iran is at least seven year away from producing a weapon. -
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The US No Longer Trusts Iran and Iraq
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Iran and Iraq Deceive the United States
State of the Union AdressPresident Bush claims that Iran and Iraq are part of the “axis of evil”. The term "axis of evil" describes regimes that sponsor terror. This claim was made because of the secret development of nuclear weapons. US intelligence agents state that they believe that Iran is building two nuclear power plants. Iranian nuclear authorities expose that they have started building a nuclear plant with the help of Russia. The U.S. pushes Iran to halt it's nuclear weapons program. -
Iran Stops its Nuclear Weapon Program
Iran reveals that it has stopped all nuclear enrichment programs. Iran allows the United Nations to explore its facilities freely. The United Nations believes that Iran is taking part in the responsible development of nuclear weapons. The UN says that there is no evidence that Iran is going to use nuclear weapons for the purpose of war. -
Iran Re-starts Nuclear Programs
Iran restarts its nuclear weapon program. The U.N. warns Iran that if they do not stop uranium enrichment sanctions will be put in action. The US threatens Iran that they will no longer trade with Iran if uranium enrichment is continued. Iran does not comply with the UN and sanctions begin destroying its economy. The US begins applying its own set of sanctions on Iran. These sanctions were the harshest sanction Iran has ever experienced. -
Iran Agrees to Speak with the US
Iranian President Ahmedinejad agrees to speak with the United States as long as his country is respected in all aspects of the meeting. During the meeting, the Iranian officials stated that Obama is following in Bush's footsteps and he is narrow minded about situations regarding the Middle East. This is becuase Obam doesnt believe Iran's claim that they will not use there weapons for destruction. The U.S. claims that Iran sponsors terrorist activities. Iran denies the claim. -
Iran has the Capability to Develop Fuel Rods
Fuesl RodsIran shares with the world that it has the resources to produce fuel rods for nuclear reactors. The US, along with all of the large nations, does not wish to get involved with Iran at the present moment. To retaliate against these large nations, Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, which is an important link to all nations who wish to do business in the Middle East.
