Dealing With Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions

The question for Washington, “what to do about Iran’s nuclear program?” is not a new one. But in recent weeks, another question has made things more complicated for the US. And that is, “what are the Israelis planning to do?”

Tensions Between Washington and Tehran Continue to Rise

Iranian leaders blame the US and Israel for the assassination Wednesday of an Iranian nuclear scientist. American officials, on the other hand, are publicly warning Iran not to cross a couple of “red lines.”

Iranian Nuclear Scientist Killed in Tehran Explosion

A nuclear scientist is killed after a suspected bomb exploded in a car in northern Tehran, the latest in a string of such nuclear-linked attacks.

The World Of Covert Operations In Iran

Iranian officials are blaming the killing of a Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran on Israel and the US. Washington has denied any involvement, but Israel isn’t saying one way or the other.

Iran Blast Kills Nuclear Scientist

A nuclear scientist is killed after a suspected bomb exploded in a car in northern Tehran, the latest in a string of such nuclear-linked attacks.

Iranian President Ahmadinejad Visits Latin America Seeking to Reinforce Alliances

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad embarks on a four-nation tour with visits to Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba and Ecuador, seeking to reinforce ties with the few allies Iran has left.

US Man Sentenced to Death in Iran

Former Marine Amir Mirzai Hekmati was “sentenced to death for cooperating with a hostile nation, membership of the CIA and trying to implicate Iran in terrorism,” semi-official Fars news agency said.

Who is Amir Hekmati?

Lisa Mullins finds out more about Amir Hekmati, the Iranian-American sentenced to death for spying in Iran.

Russia Rejects New Iran Sanctions

Russia has ruled out supporting fresh sanctions against Iran, despite a UN report that says Tehran may be trying to develop nuclear weapons.

Former UN Weapons Inspector On Iran Report

Marco Werman speaks with Hans Blix, former director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to get his assessment of the agency’s report on Iran’s nuclear program.

Hawkish Talk In Israel About Iran

Iran has accused Israel and the US of preparing a military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities ahead of an IAEA report expected to be highly critical of Iranian intentions.

Iran and world powers hold nuclear talks

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Iran and key world powers have begun talks in the Swiss city of Geneva on Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. On Sunday Iran said it had delivered its first domestically produced raw uranium and would now go into the talks with “strength and power”. Western powers fear Iran may be trying to produce nuclear arms, but Tehran says its program is purely peaceful. Lisa Mullins talks with the BBC’s Iran correspondent James Reynolds who is at the meeting. Download MP3

Iran to start another nuclear plant

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Iran says it will begin construction of a third nuclear enrichment plant by March 2011. The Islamic republic already has a large enrichment site at Natanz and a smaller one near Qom (pictured). The US and its allies accuse Iran of using its civilian nuclear program as a cover to make nuclear weapons. Tehran denies the charges. The World’s Katy Clark talks with intelligence expert Greg Thielmann. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• IAEA reports on Iran
• Iran’s key nuclear sites

Iran’s nuclear defiance

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Iran’s tough stance on its nuclear program got a little tougher today. Iran’s President Ahmadinejad said today his country will not agree to talks on the issue if the UN Security Council imposes new sanctions. Stephen Kinzer is the author of “Reset: Iran, Turkey and America’s Future.” Marco Werman talks with him. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• Stephen Kinzer on Iran, Turkey and the U.S. (Feb)
• book info

Iran signs nuclear fuel deal with Turkey

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Years of diplomatic deadlock over Iran’s nuclear program may have reached a breakthrough. Iran says it will ship low-enriched uranium to Turkey. In return, higher-enriched uranium will be sent back to Iran. The proposal is being met with applause and skepticism. The World’s Jason Margolis will have more in today’s show. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• Ahmadinejad speaks at UN nuclear conference
• Iran and the nuclear issue