Economist Podcasts Nuclear diffusion: Iran
May 8, 2019
In this discussion, Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, and Alok Jha, science correspondent, delve into Iran's escalating nuclear tensions following the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal. They dissect the geopolitical ramifications and prospects for military conflict. The conversation also takes a fascinating turn toward groundbreaking research in neurosurgery, showcasing efforts to translate brain activity into synthetic speech, offering new hope for individuals who are unable to communicate verbally.
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Iran Nuclear Deal Anniversary
- Exactly one year after the U.S. withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, Iran announced its own partial withdrawal.
- This occurred days after the U.S. moved warships to the Persian Gulf, citing potential Iranian attacks.
Trump's Reasons for Withdrawing from JCPOA
- Trump withdrew from the JCPOA because he believed it gave Iran too much, allowed uranium enrichment, and didn't stop missile testing.
- He also felt the deal failed to change Iran's regional approach and confrontational stance towards the U.S. and its allies.
Iran's Response
- Iran will increase stockpiles of low-enriched uranium and heavy water, exceeding the deal's limits.
- President Rouhani frames these as limited breaches, challenging European commitment to the deal.
