The Intelligence from The Economist Going critical: Iran’s nuclear programme
Oct 29, 2021
Anton LaGuardia, The Economist's diplomatic editor, and James Miles, its China editor, delve into the urgent realities of Iran's nuclear ambitions and the fading hopes for diplomatic resolutions. They explore the geopolitical tensions surrounding Israel's military readiness in response to Iran's advances. The conversation also shifts to China's complex landscape of women's rights, where feminist movements clash with stringent state control, highlighting the struggles for gender equality amidst political repression.
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Iran Nuclear Deal Revival
- President Biden is trying to revive the Iran nuclear deal, abandoned by Trump.
- Iran has delayed talks but now plans to resume them by November's end.
Conditions for Resuming Talks
- Iran's foreign minister warned that talks won't pick up where they left off.
- He demanded the US release billions in frozen funds before progressing.
Iran's Nuclear Advancement
- Iran is rapidly advancing its nuclear program, enriching uranium to near bomb-grade levels.
- They are closer than ever to producing enough fissile material for a bomb.