{"id":313932,"date":"2023-12-01T21:23:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T20:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=313932"},"modified":"2023-12-01T21:23:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T20:23:55","slug":"irans-nuclear-trajectory-and-the-failure-of-diplomacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/nuclear\/irans-nuclear-trajectory-and-the-failure-of-diplomacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran’s Nuclear Trajectory and the Failure of Diplomacy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Iranian regime\u2019s nuclear program has reached a critical juncture, as recent developments underscore the nation’s progress toward obtaining nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n

On November 15, Reuters reported<\/a> that Iran possesses enough uranium enriched up to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels, for the production of three atomic bombs, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s definition. Iran continues to withhold critical information from the agency on key issues.<\/p>\n

The stock of uranium enriched up to 60% has increased by 6.7 kg, reaching 128.3 kg since the last report on September 4, as indicated in one of the two reports seen by Reuters. This amount is over three times the approximately 42 kg, which, by the IAEA’s definition, is theoretically sufficient, if further enriched, to produce a nuclear bomb. This acceleration in uranium enrichment poses a grave threat to regional and global security.<\/p>\n

The IAEA’s list of pressing issues with Iran has expanded, showcasing a lack of cooperation from the Iranian regime. Despite a March agreement to reinstall monitoring equipment, only partial compliance has been observed. Furthermore, the Iranian regime’s “de-designation” of highly experienced IAEA inspectors in September has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the agency’s verification activities. The lack of progress on these issues, as highlighted in the November reports<\/a>, underscores the urgency for a more assertive international response.<\/p>\n

Western powers, including the United States and its European allies, have exhibited hesitancy in confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The fear of provoking a counter-reaction and the ongoing conflict in the region has hampered the enforcement of concrete measures against the Iranian regime. This appeasement policy, intended to avoid diplomatic escalation, has emboldened Tehran, allowing it to advance its nuclear program without facing severe consequences.<\/p>\n

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The regime\u2019s nuclear dossier must be referred to the UN Security Council as soon as possible, and the six UNSC resolutions should be reinstated by the trigger mechanism, which should have been done a long time ago#Iran<\/a>#JCPOA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9SK0sAe9LD<\/a><\/p>\n

— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) September 14, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n