Nuclear Iran
Iran is one of the leading countries in the Middle East and the Muslim world. The controversial theocratic regime which has been leading the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, headed by Ali Khamenei, has been eager to develop and acquire nuclear weapons, despite scrutiny from the international community and the United States. Ever since the revolution took place and the new regime was established, sanctions were put in place against Iran. Even though over the years the country’s desire to acquire nuclear weapons has brought more sanctions, restrictions and worsen diplomatic relations with the world, Iran and its leaders did not give up and eventually managed to obtain them, according to intelligence reports. This act violates the Non-Proliferation Treaty of the UN and many consider it an act of aggression and provocation against the rest of the world. However, one must look beyond the conservativism of the …show more content…
However, the Persian state and its regime, similarly to any other around the world, is rational and wants to ensure its future existence and security. The presence of such weapons guarantee that no other state would dare to attack or invade them, including the United States, out of fear of nuclear war. This certifies that in the near future Iran will not have the same fate as its neighbors Iraq and Afghanistan, turning into a failed postwar state. On the other hand, a nuclear armed Iran also will serve as an offshore balancer for the United States, against all other middle eastern states such as Saudi Arabia and Israel. Undoubtedly the Persians were a regional super power before acquiring nuclear weapons, due to their big population, strong military and enormous oil reserves. Now following its nuclear armament Iran only solidified its position as a leader in the Middle
Iran is one of the leading countries in the Middle East and the Muslim world. The controversial theocratic regime which has been leading the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, headed by Ali Khamenei, has been eager to develop and acquire nuclear weapons, despite scrutiny from the international community and the United States. Ever since the revolution took place and the new regime was established, sanctions were put in place against Iran. Even though over the years the country’s desire to acquire nuclear weapons has brought more sanctions, restrictions and worsen diplomatic relations with the world, Iran and its leaders did not give up and eventually managed to obtain them, according to intelligence reports. This act violates the Non-Proliferation Treaty of the UN and many consider it an act of aggression and provocation against the rest of the world. However, one must look beyond the conservativism of the …show more content…
However, the Persian state and its regime, similarly to any other around the world, is rational and wants to ensure its future existence and security. The presence of such weapons guarantee that no other state would dare to attack or invade them, including the United States, out of fear of nuclear war. This certifies that in the near future Iran will not have the same fate as its neighbors Iraq and Afghanistan, turning into a failed postwar state. On the other hand, a nuclear armed Iran also will serve as an offshore balancer for the United States, against all other middle eastern states such as Saudi Arabia and Israel. Undoubtedly the Persians were a regional super power before acquiring nuclear weapons, due to their big population, strong military and enormous oil reserves. Now following its nuclear armament Iran only solidified its position as a leader in the Middle