Research Paper

Title: Is Iran violating international law by pursuing a nuclear program or is it a matter of sovereign prerogative?

Research Questions:

why should the U.S. deny nuclear weapons to Iran?

How could some countries like Japan and South Korea can have nuclear program, but North Korea and Iran should not?

If Iran is sovereign state why they cannot have the right to have nuclear weapon for self-defense?

Background:

Iran’s nuclear program began during the 1950s. The United States has expressed concern since 1970 and later denied the nuclear program. Iran stated that the nuclear program is to gain energy source and uranium enrichment has been the main source of proliferation concern. In addition, the ongoing negotiations follow years of tension opposing Iran, has claimed sovereign rights to peaceful nuclear development. The U.S. and three other European countries to discourage the Iran’s nuclear plan. The approach to Iran reflects a changing trend by the current US administration.

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