ThePrint ThePrintPod: Iran is learning the hard way that being a nuclear threshold state isn’t safe anymore
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Jun 24, 2025 Iran's long and convoluted journey toward becoming a nuclear threshold state is examined in depth. The podcast delves into the risks associated with this status amid heightened tensions with the US and Israel. Historical context is provided, detailing Iran's nuclear ambitions and advancements since the 2015 agreement. Listeners will learn about increasing uranium enrichment and the growing international alarm over Iran's nuclear developments. The conversation highlights the precarious balance of power and the dangers of pursuing nuclear capabilities.
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Netanyahu's Nuclear Airstrike Gambit
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu capitalized on weakened Iranian proxies to target Iran's nuclear program.
- The US joined the airstrikes in June 2023, hitting key nuclear facilities in Iran.
Iran's Nuclear History and Revival
- Iran's nuclear program started in the 1950s as a symbol of science and pride under the Shah's regime.
- It halted post-Islamic revolution but revived in the 1990s amid tighter nuclear controls worldwide.
Iran's Threshold State Ambition
- Iran secretly developed enrichment facilities and received external help to advance its nuclear fuel cycle.
- Despite a fatwa against nuclear weapons, Iran pursued capabilities to become a nuclear threshold state.