International Law and Israel’s Threats to Attack Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Facilities
Israel has consistently issued explicit and implicit threats to target Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities through armed attacks. A notable recent threat was made by Israel Katz, the newly appointed Israeli Defense Minister, on Monday, November 14, 2024, wherein he stated that “Iran was more exposed than ever to strikes on its nuclear facilities.” The legitimacy […]
Does Israel really possess nuclear weapons?
The Israeli regime has long employed a policy of neither confirming nor denying its nuclear program in the international community. However, there is growing evidence to suggest the potential possession and use of nuclear weapons, including statements by Israel’s Minister of Heritage in November 2023, who hinted at the option of a nuclear strike on […]
Navigating Tensions and Opportunities in Iran’s Nuclear Diplomacy
Sasan Karimi Adjunct professor, University of Tehran (sasan.karimi@ut.ac.ir) Program director of Intl. politics, Nuclear Watch Network It has now been six years since President Trump withdrew the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). After a year of strategic patience, Iran gradually began reducing its JCPOA commitments. Throughout this period, Iran has […]
The Middle East Crisis: The Dangerous Escalation of the Zionist State and the Nuclear Threat
The Middle East Crisis: The Dangerous Escalation of the Zionist State and the Nuclear Threat Hamid Reza Asefi Former foreign Ministry spokesman Over 70 years have passed since the establishment of the Zionist regime of Israel, and during this time, the birthplace of three great monotheistic religions—Islam, Christianity, and Judaism—has been denied peace. Israel has […]
Tehran on Edge: Murder and Assassination by Israel and Its Aftermath
Tehran on Edge: Murder and Assassination by Israel and Its Aftermath Sasan Karimi Adjunct professor, University of Tehran (sasan.karimi@ut.ac.ir) Program director of Intl. politics, Nuclear Watch Network Terror is always heinous and inhumane, but the worst instance can occur on an inauguration day, targeting both the host and the guest, when many other politicians are […]
An Analysis on IAEA Board of Governors’ Resolution (GOV/2024/39) NPT Safeguards Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the E3 Statement June 2024
An Analysis on IAEA Board of Governors’ Resolution (GOV/2024/39) NPT Safeguards Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the E3 Statement June 2024 Sasan Karimi Adjunct professor, University of Tehran (sasan.karimi@ut.ac.ir) & Program director of Intl. politics, Nuclear Watch Network During the 1723rd session of the IAEA Board of Governors on June 5th, 2024, we finally witnessed […]
An analysis of IAEA Iran Verification and Monitoring Report – May 2024 and the political atmosphere around
An analysis of IAEA Iran Verification and Monitoring Report – May 2024 and the political atmosphere around Sasan Karimi Adjunct professor, University of Tehran (sasan.karimi@ut.ac.ir) Program director of Intl. politics, Nuclear Watch Network Legal considerations Once again, the IAEA published its quarterly Iran Verification and Monitoring Report dated May 27, 2024 which is basically on the […]
Iran’s Suspension of The Modified Code 3.1: Exercising Right or Violating International Obligation?
Iran’s Suspension of The Modified Code 3.1: Exercising Right or Violating International Obligation? Abstract: On the 15th of February 2021, Iran informed to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) it stopping of the implementation of the Modified Code 3.1, integrated within the Subsidiary Arrangements of its Safeguards Agreement between Iran and IAEA. The Director General […]
How to Safeguard and guarantee the credibility of the IAEA: Reviewing one last challenge
How to Safeguard and guarantee the credibility of the IAEA: Reviewing one last challenge In this article, considering the approach and manner chosen by the Director General of the Agency to address the issue of canceling / withdrawal of the designation of some Agency’s inspectors assigned to conduct verification activities in Iran, in September 2023 […]
Beyond Ambiguity: Proposing a Transparent Future for Nuclear Nonproliferation
Beyond Ambiguity: Proposing a Transparent Future for Nuclear Nonproliferation Hossein Ajorlou Senior Researcher of Middle East Security Studies at Nuclear Watch Network Israel has been involved in military actions in the Gaza Strip and its surrounding areas since October 2023. These actions include alleged acts of forced displacement and attacks on civilian targets such as […]
