Iran Nuclear Deal and Development Overview

<p>He cited Iranian support for terrorism and allegations of concealed nuclear activity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The revelation of its nuclear facilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adoption Day triggered commitments from Iran and the P5+1. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A major downturn in Iran's currency value (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International Atomic Energy Agency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementation Day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A top-level conversation between Iran's president and US president (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was fundamentally flawed due to undisclosed Iranian nuclear activities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limit sensitive nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Missile restrictions will be lifted and other sanctions will end. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Escalating tensions and military confrontations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It expressed a willingness to remain in the JCPOA. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To undertake necessary monitoring and verification. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The re-imposition of UN sanctions (snap back). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iran did not provide sufficient access or information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Activities were a coordinated effort for developing nuclear weapons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The US-backed Shah of Iran was forced to leave. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American hostages were taken and held for 444 days. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On the day of Ronald Reagan's inauguration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They closed consideration of previous issues and terminated former resolutions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He believed the suspension was not proportionate and appropriate. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A horrible one-sided deal that should have never been made. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A single blunder could escalate into a large-scale conflict. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By reducing its commitment to the JCPOA and limiting IAEA inspectors' access. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engaging in bloodlust and provoking security threats. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They would be injected with uranium gas. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There would be no negotiations under sanctions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To change their behavior and prioritize the Iranian people's needs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>55.6 kg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lavisan-Shian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iran's withdrawal of IAEA inspector designations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amount of uranium permitted under the JCPOA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temporary measures to offset restricted access (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They would enable necessary monitoring and verification. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were terminated for nonproliferation cooperation projects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Up to 60% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mohamed Reza Shah (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Religious beliefs deemed it un-Islamic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sought international partners for nuclear development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iran was found in non-compliance with its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To limit Iran’s nuclear capacity in exchange for sanctions relief (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All nuclear-related sanctions on Iran were lifted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promised to dismantle the nuclear deal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Iran's government's pursuit of nuclear technology, beginning in the 1950s, facing sanctions for enrichment program.

An international agreement limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief.

The process of increasing the concentration of uranium-235, a fissile material needed for nuclear power or weapons.

An international organization responsible for promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and verifying compliance with nuclear agreements.

The removal or easing of economic penalties imposed on a country, often in exchange for specific actions or agreements.

Uranium with a significantly higher concentration of uranium-235 than natural uranium.

The development or maintenance of nuclear weapons by a country.

A history starting in the 1950s with the support of the U.S. Atoms for Peace Program that has fluctuated through phases of advancement and setbacks due to both internal and external factors.

China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK, and the US.

The UN resolution endorsing the JCPOA, legitimizing the agreement.

The organization that verifies Iran's compliance with nuclear restrictions.

In 2018 president Trump withdrew the US from the agreement.

The date when the IAEA certifies Iran's compliance with nuclear restrictions, triggering sanction relief.

The 8-year mark from the agreement's adoption which triggers the eventual lifting of sanctions and other actions.

A mechanism in the JCPOA allowing the UN Security Council to quickly reimpose sanctions on Iran if it violates the agreement.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is tasked with monitoring Iran's nuclear program to verify compliance with the JCPOA.

The IAEA investigated potential activities in Iran's past that could have been related to developing nuclear weapons.

A major turning point in US-Iran relations, leading to the overthrow of the US-backed Shah and the establishment of the Islamic Republic.

Protesters seized the US embassy in Tehran in 1979, holding American hostages for 444 days.

The Islamic religious leader who returned from exile and became the Supreme Leader of Iran after the Iranian Revolution.

The US-Iran relationship significantly deteriorated after the 1979 revolution, marked by the hostage crisis and ongoing political tensions.

The US-Iran relationship has been marked by periods of cooperation and conflict, from the 1950s Atoms for Peace program to the 1979 revolution and the ongoing nuclear dispute.

A controversial event involving the US secretly selling weapons to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages and funneling profits to rebels in Nicaragua, creating a political crisis for Reagan.

In 1988, the US warship USS Vincennes shot down an Iranian passenger plane, killing all 290 people on board, claiming it was mistaken for a fighter jet.

In 2002, President George Bush labelled Iran, Iraq, and North Korea as part of an 'Axis of Evil' in a speech, causing outrage in Iran.

In the 2000s, Iran's nuclear program raised international concerns, leading to accusations of a clandestine weapons program and numerous sanctions imposed by the UN, the US, and the EU.

In 2013, Iran's new president Hassan Rouhani and US President Obama held the first top-level conversation in over 30 years, marking a potential shift in relations.

After taking office, the Trump administration certified in 2017 that Iran was complying with the JCPOA, but later withdrew the US from the agreement.

Following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, tensions in the Gulf significantly escalated, with incidents like oil tanker attacks and the shooting down of a US drone.

In 2017, President Trump refused to certify that Iran was complying with the JCPOA's terms, citing concerns about the deal's effectiveness. However, he did not immediately withdraw from the agreement.

After taking office in 2021, President Biden expressed a willingness to return the US to the JCPOA and negotiate with Iran on restoring the deal's implementation.

In 2019, the UN General Assembly saw tensions rise regarding Iran's nuclear program. President Trump urged nations to isolate Iran, while Iranian President Rouhani accused the US of 'international piracy' and 'economic terrorism'.

Since 2019, Iran has gradually reduced its compliance with the JCPOA, limiting access for IAEA inspectors and increasing uranium enrichment. This response followed the US withdrawal and tightened sanctions.

In 2019, Iran announced that it would resume uranium enrichment at its nuclear facility, starting with 1,044 machines. This move was seen as a direct response to the US sanctions and withdrawal from the JCPOA.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is responsible for monitoring Iran's compliance with the JCPOA's restrictions on its nuclear program. The IAEA's verification is crucial for ensuring the agreement's effectiveness.

The JCPOA's successful implementation requires all parties to fulfill their commitments, including Iran's limits on its nuclear activities and the lifting of sanctions by the US and other countries. This ensures the agreement's objectives are met.

The percentage of uranium-235 in a sample, indicating how close it is to being usable for nuclear power or weapons. Iran has been enriching uranium to 60%, exceeding the limits set by the JCPOA.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is worried about Iran's nuclear program because they can't guarantee it's only for peaceful purposes.

Iran has been increasing its production of highly enriched uranium, especially at its Natanz and Fordow facilities.

Iran is obligated to disclose all its nuclear activities to the IAEA and allow inspectors to verify them.

Iran has removed access for experienced IAEA inspectors, hindering the IAEA's ability to monitor its nuclear program.

Iran has developed advanced centrifuges, which are machines used for enriching uranium, contradicting the JCPOA's restrictions.

Iran has built new underground facilities near Natanz, its main enrichment site, which are harder for the IAEA to monitor.

The US has imposed sanctions on Iran to try to pressure it to stop its nuclear program and comply with international agreements.