Does the Middle East have nuclear weapons?

India, Israel, and Pakistan never joined the NPT and are known to possess nuclear weapons. Israel has not publicly conducted a nuclear test, does not admit or deny having nuclear weapons, and states that it will not be the first to introduce nuclear weapons in the Middle East.

What is Iran’s stance on obtaining nuclear weapons?

Iranian stance. Iran states that the purpose of its nuclear program is the generation of power and that any other use would be a violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, of which it is a signatory, as well as being against Islamic religious principles.

Is there any evidence collected by IAEA which demonstrates that Iran is building nuclear weapons?

The IAEA launched an investigation in 2003 after an Iranian dissident group revealed undeclared nuclear activities carried out by Iran. On 1 May 2018 the IAEA reiterated its 2015 report, saying it had found no credible evidence of nuclear weapons activity in Iran after 2009.

How strong is an EMP?

The intensity of a nuclear detonation’s EMP is about 30,000 to 50,000 volts per meter — thousands of times greater than the one your microwave bleeds off. Fortunately, not all nuclear blasts are created equal when it comes to EMP.

Who is responsible for making the Middle East a nuclear weapon free region?

In 1974, as concerns in the region grew over Israel’s nuclear weapon program, Iran formally proposed the concept of a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East in a joint resolution in the UN General Assembly. The Shah of Iran had made a similar appeal five years earlier but had failed to attract any support.

Is Iran’s army powerful?

Iranian Armed Forces are the largest in the Middle East in terms of active troops. Iran’s military forces are made up of approximately 610,000 active-duty personnel plus 350,000 reserve and trained personnel that can be mobilized when needed, bringing the country’s military manpower to about 960,000 total personnel.

In which country was an American Embassy invaded leading to a hostage crisis in 1979?

On November 4, 1979, 52 United States diplomats and citizens were held hostage after a group of militarized Iranian college students belonging to the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam’s Line, who supported the Iranian Revolution, took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and seized hostages.

Is Iran enriching uranium?

Iran has amassed more than 120kg of 20\% enriched uranium, well above the level agreed to in the 2015 deal with world powers, the head of the country’s atomic energy agency has told state television. “We have passed 120 kilograms,” said Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s atomic energy organisation.

What was the result of the attack on the US Embassy?

Militia supporters considered the attack on the embassy a victory against the U.S. and that their message had been sent, with one supporter proclaiming “We rubbed America’s nose in the dirt.” The U.S. State Department said all American personnel were safe and that there were no plans to evacuate the embassy.

Who was behind the attack on the US Embassy in Beirut?

On 31 December 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo identified Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, Qais Khazali, Falih Alfayyadh, and Hadi al-Amiri as leaders of the attack on the embassy.

What is a neutron bomb?

“Neutron bomb” was the popular term for the enhanced radiation weapon (ERW), a small hydrogen warhead for short-range US Army rockets and artillery shells. It was intended to replace existing nuclear warheads—atomic rather than hydrogen devices—already deployed on battlefield weapons in Europe.

When did the US stop making the neutron bomb?

After almost a year of waffling and indecision, US President Jimmy Carter decided in April 1978 to defer production of the neutron bomb, although he did not cancel the program outright. President Ronald Reagan reopened the question in 1981, eventually electing to produce neutron weapons but to keep them in storage.