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Let’s talk about #Iran’s controversial nuclear program as Tehran escalates tension with measures violating the 2015 nuclear deal.
The Iranian opposition NCRI (@iran_policy) has a history of unveiling the mullahs’ clandestine nuclear weapons program.
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Let’s talk about #Iran’s controversial nuclear program as Tehran escalates tension with measures violating the 2015 nuclear deal.
The Iranian opposition NCRI (@iran_policy) has a history of unveiling the mullahs’ clandestine nuclear weapons program.
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NCRI’s history of unveiling Iran’s nuclear weapons drive dates back decades.
“Rafsanjani has acknowledged that from the onset there has been a comprehensive clandestine nuclear plan, including construction of secret sites, enrichment of uranium...”
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
NCRI’s history of unveiling Iran’s nuclear weapons drive dates back decades.
“Rafsanjani has acknowledged that from the onset there has been a comprehensive clandestine nuclear plan, including construction of secret sites, enrichment of uranium...”
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
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1991-Revealing the regime’s preliminary nuclear facilities in Moalem Kalaye
1992-Revealing nuclear warheads purchase attempts from Kazakhstan
-Continuous revelation of hiring Chinese, Russian & N. Korean experts. Regime teams traveled to these countries on dozens of occasions.
1991-Revealing the regime’s preliminary nuclear facilities in Moalem Kalaye
1992-Revealing nuclear warheads purchase attempts from Kazakhstan
-Continuous revelation of hiring Chinese, Russian & N. Korean experts. Regime teams traveled to these countries on dozens of occasions.
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August 14, 2002:
-Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the largest & most expansive of the regime’s investments. IAEA inspections confirmed the revelation.
-Heavy water reactor project in Arak
August 14, 2002:
-Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the largest & most expansive of the regime’s investments. IAEA inspections confirmed the revelation.
-Heavy water reactor project in Arak
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“In 2002, the National Council of Resistance of Iran, an opposition group, revealed that Iran was building a secret underground nuclear plant at Natanz that turned out to be for enriching uranium.”
nytimes.com/2010/01/06/wor…
“In 2002, the National Council of Resistance of Iran, an opposition group, revealed that Iran was building a secret underground nuclear plant at Natanz that turned out to be for enriching uranium.”
nytimes.com/2010/01/06/wor…
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“Satellite photos showed the Iranians burying two cavernous halls roughly half the size of the Pentagon. Estimates put the thickness of overhead rock, dirt and concrete at 30 feet — enough to frustrate bombs but not to guarantee the plant’s survival.”
“Satellite photos showed the Iranians burying two cavernous halls roughly half the size of the Pentagon. Estimates put the thickness of overhead rock, dirt and concrete at 30 feet — enough to frustrate bombs but not to guarantee the plant’s survival.”
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Feb 2003 & Aug-Sep 2013:
Revealing companies involved in producing/importing equipment & necessary material for nuclear projects, including Kala Electric, a center for centrifuge assembly/testing. The IAEA found traces of highly enriched uranium at the site.
Feb 2003 & Aug-Sep 2013:
Revealing companies involved in producing/importing equipment & necessary material for nuclear projects, including Kala Electric, a center for centrifuge assembly/testing. The IAEA found traces of highly enriched uranium at the site.
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The IAEA inspected Kale Electric in mid-2003 only after Iran had completely refurbished the buildings.
Tehran had failed to clean everything & traces of highly enriched uranium were found as former IAEA deputy chief @OlliHeinonen said to the media.
bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…
The IAEA inspected Kale Electric in mid-2003 only after Iran had completely refurbished the buildings.
Tehran had failed to clean everything & traces of highly enriched uranium were found as former IAEA deputy chief @OlliHeinonen said to the media.
bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…
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The NCRI revelation of the Lavizan-Shian site in May 2003 led the IAEA’s demands for inspections.
As always, Iran dragged.
The NCRI revelation of the Lavizan-Shian site in May 2003 led the IAEA’s demands for inspections.
As always, Iran dragged.
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May 2003
NCRI also unveiled the Lashkar Abad site, leading to the discovery of Iran's long-denied laser enrichment program. Tehran was perfecting parallel methods to enrich uranium.
isis-online.org/uploads/isis-r…
May 2003
NCRI also unveiled the Lashkar Abad site, leading to the discovery of Iran's long-denied laser enrichment program. Tehran was perfecting parallel methods to enrich uranium.
isis-online.org/uploads/isis-r…
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The IAEA was allowed in June 2004 to inspect the Lavizan-Shian site, only to see all buildings razed, soil removed & trees cut.
Satellite imagery shows Tehran destroying the evidence.
IAEA found traces of highly enriched uranium at the site.
The IAEA was allowed in June 2004 to inspect the Lavizan-Shian site, only to see all buildings razed, soil removed & trees cut.
Satellite imagery shows Tehran destroying the evidence.
IAEA found traces of highly enriched uranium at the site.
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IRGC Brigadier General Hoseini Tash who for years headed Defense Ministry’s research center & was involved in the nuclear weapons project, became Deputy Defense Minister from February 2004 to September 2005.
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
IRGC Brigadier General Hoseini Tash who for years headed Defense Ministry’s research center & was involved in the nuclear weapons project, became Deputy Defense Minister from February 2004 to September 2005.
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
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More on Hoseini Tash:
More on Hoseini Tash:
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“The Iranian Resistance disclosed in February 2005 that the production of Beryllium Oxide (that is necessary in conjunction with plutonium 210 as the detonator for the nuclear bomb) is being secretly followed by Dr. Nasser Ehsani, under the supervision of Hoseini Tash…”
“The Iranian Resistance disclosed in February 2005 that the production of Beryllium Oxide (that is necessary in conjunction with plutonium 210 as the detonator for the nuclear bomb) is being secretly followed by Dr. Nasser Ehsani, under the supervision of Hoseini Tash…”
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Nov 2003:
The special role of the IRGC in the nuclear projects clearly showed the military goals and aspects of this project.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Nov 2003:
The special role of the IRGC in the nuclear projects clearly showed the military goals and aspects of this project.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
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April 2004:
NCRI revealed Iran had dedicated 400 nuclear experts to military industries
“By 2003, the IRGC had up to 400 nuclear experts & scientists who were primarily transferred from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to the Defense Ministry.”
ncr-iran.org/en/news/iran-r…
April 2004:
NCRI revealed Iran had dedicated 400 nuclear experts to military industries
“By 2003, the IRGC had up to 400 nuclear experts & scientists who were primarily transferred from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to the Defense Ministry.”
ncr-iran.org/en/news/iran-r…
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Nov 2004:
The NCRI exposed Lavizan-2 site, where most of the equipment from Lavizan Shian had been transferred.
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
Nov 2004:
The NCRI exposed Lavizan-2 site, where most of the equipment from Lavizan Shian had been transferred.
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
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Iran also pursues a plutonium nuclear bomb.
Sep 2004:
NCRI revealed Tehran allocating $16bn to nuclear technology, purchasing & smuggling deuterium from Russia, as well as details on front companies.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Iran also pursues a plutonium nuclear bomb.
Sep 2004:
NCRI revealed Tehran allocating $16bn to nuclear technology, purchasing & smuggling deuterium from Russia, as well as details on front companies.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
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Dec 2004:
The NCRI revealed the Hemmat Missile Industries site in relation to producing nuclear/chemical warheads.
ncr-iran.org/en/issues/160-…
Dec 2004:
The NCRI revealed the Hemmat Missile Industries site in relation to producing nuclear/chemical warheads.
ncr-iran.org/en/issues/160-…
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Feb 2005:
A project aimed at producing plutonium-210 and beryllium for nuclear bomb fuses.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
March 2005:
Secret nuclear center in the Parchin tunnel focused on laser enrichment.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Feb 2005:
A project aimed at producing plutonium-210 and beryllium for nuclear bomb fuses.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
March 2005:
Secret nuclear center in the Parchin tunnel focused on laser enrichment.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
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May 2005:
Production/importing graphite necessary for nuclear bomb production.
July 2005:
Importing/production of Maraging steel to build the bomb fuselage and using it in centrifuge systems.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
May 2005:
Production/importing graphite necessary for nuclear bomb production.
July 2005:
Importing/production of Maraging steel to build the bomb fuselage and using it in centrifuge systems.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
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Aug 2005
Production of 4,000 ready-to-install centrifuges.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Meeting between Abdul Qadeer Khan IRGC commanders – Tehran; 1986 & 1987
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
Aug 2005
Production of 4,000 ready-to-install centrifuges.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Meeting between Abdul Qadeer Khan IRGC commanders – Tehran; 1986 & 1987
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
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Sep 2005
Plans to smuggle tritium from South Korea to increase nuclear explosion power.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Nov 2005
Iran building nuclear capable missiles in underground secret tunnels
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Sep 2005
Plans to smuggle tritium from South Korea to increase nuclear explosion power.
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Nov 2005
Iran building nuclear capable missiles in underground secret tunnels
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
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Dec 2005
Construction of an underground site near Qom (Fordow).
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
Obama sought to take credit in 2009
nytimes.com/2009/09/26/wor…
Dec 2005
Construction of an underground site near Qom (Fordow).
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
Obama sought to take credit in 2009
nytimes.com/2009/09/26/wor…
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Jan 2006
Importing industrial press machines to shape enriched uranium in a bomb
Aug 2006
Production of P2 centrifuges
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
Sep 2006
Reactivation of laser enrichment projects
Jan 2006
Importing industrial press machines to shape enriched uranium in a bomb
Aug 2006
Production of P2 centrifuges
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
Sep 2006
Reactivation of laser enrichment projects
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Feb 2007
Details of 7 nuclear front companies related to the nuclear fuel cycle
Sep 2007
Secret tunnel under construction by Defense Ministry, south of Natanz
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Feb 2008
Nuclear warhead construction in Khojeir & Mojdeh nuclear weapons command center
Feb 2007
Details of 7 nuclear front companies related to the nuclear fuel cycle
Sep 2007
Secret tunnel under construction by Defense Ministry, south of Natanz
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Feb 2008
Nuclear warhead construction in Khojeir & Mojdeh nuclear weapons command center
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March 2009
Beheshti University as a nuclear research center related to commanding
weapons production in Mojdeh
Sep 2009
Revealing Center of Explosion and Impact Technology (METFAZ) & changes
in the nuclear command center
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
March 2009
Beheshti University as a nuclear research center related to commanding
weapons production in Mojdeh
Sep 2009
Revealing Center of Explosion and Impact Technology (METFAZ) & changes
in the nuclear command center
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
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Feb 2011:
“Abbasi Davani’s appointment clearly shows that the clerical regime intends to intensify efforts to use the resources and personnel of IAEO in its drive to acquire nuclear weapons.”
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
Feb 2011:
“Abbasi Davani’s appointment clearly shows that the clerical regime intends to intensify efforts to use the resources and personnel of IAEO in its drive to acquire nuclear weapons.”
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
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April 2011
A covert site located near Tehran, named TABA, involved in centrifuge parts production.
July 2011
SPND nuclear bomb command center chaired by Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Jan 2012
100 names of nuclear experts involved in bomb production
April 2011
A covert site located near Tehran, named TABA, involved in centrifuge parts production.
July 2011
SPND nuclear bomb command center chaired by Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
ncr-iran.org/en/news/nuclea…
Jan 2012
100 names of nuclear experts involved in bomb production
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Apr 2012
Further details of SPND operations, its involvement in the Fordow site & a list of associated experts
July 2013
Top-secret Maadan Sharq nuclear site in Tehran’s Damavand district
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
Apr 2012
Further details of SPND operations, its involvement in the Fordow site & a list of associated experts
July 2013
Top-secret Maadan Sharq nuclear site in Tehran’s Damavand district
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
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October 2013:
Iran transferred a research center leading its alleged attempt to develop nuclear weapons to a new location in order to deceive the international community.
english.mojahedin.org/i/newsen/24578
October 2013:
Iran transferred a research center leading its alleged attempt to develop nuclear weapons to a new location in order to deceive the international community.
english.mojahedin.org/i/newsen/24578
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Nov 2013:
“The new site is inside a 1,800-foot tunnel complex beneath mountains six miles from the town of Mobarekeh, adjacent to a highway and within the Haft-e Tir military industrial complex.”
usatoday.com/story/news/wor…
Nov 2013:
“The new site is inside a 1,800-foot tunnel complex beneath mountains six miles from the town of Mobarekeh, adjacent to a highway and within the Haft-e Tir military industrial complex.”
usatoday.com/story/news/wor…
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Feb 2015:
“Details of an underground top-secret site currently used by the Iranian regime for research and development with advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment.”
ncrius.org/lavizan-3-reve…
Feb 2015:
“Details of an underground top-secret site currently used by the Iranian regime for research and development with advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment.”
ncrius.org/lavizan-3-reve…
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August 2015:
“Parchin has been one of the principal sites for the organ responsible for manufacturing the nuclear weapon that was previously dubbed ‘Center for Development of Advanced Defense Technology.’”
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
August 2015:
“Parchin has been one of the principal sites for the organ responsible for manufacturing the nuclear weapon that was previously dubbed ‘Center for Development of Advanced Defense Technology.’”
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
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August 2015
AP report on “Separate arrangement II" agreed by Iran’s regime & the IAEA clearly indicates Tehran is acutely fearful of revelations concerning its clandestine activities in Parchin aimed at acquisition of the nuclear bomb.
apnews.com/bedd428e26924e…
August 2015
AP report on “Separate arrangement II" agreed by Iran’s regime & the IAEA clearly indicates Tehran is acutely fearful of revelations concerning its clandestine activities in Parchin aimed at acquisition of the nuclear bomb.
apnews.com/bedd428e26924e…
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April 2017:
Following the Iranian Resistance revelations on April 21 over the regime fully maintaining the nuclear bomb designing structure & expanding its activities, the highest regime officials tried to patch up this disclosure and its int’l impact.
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
April 2017:
Following the Iranian Resistance revelations on April 21 over the regime fully maintaining the nuclear bomb designing structure & expanding its activities, the highest regime officials tried to patch up this disclosure and its int’l impact.
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
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Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) told a House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing "We all owe a debt of gratitude to the MEK for bringing this information to the world, and causing the United States and the world to focus on the problem."
cnsnews.com/news/article/p…
Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) told a House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing "We all owe a debt of gratitude to the MEK for bringing this information to the world, and causing the United States and the world to focus on the problem."
cnsnews.com/news/article/p…
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In March 2005, President, George W. Bush said, "Iran has concealed its -- a nuclear program. That became discovered, not because of their compliance with the IAEA or NPT, but because a dissident group pointed it out to the world."
presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?p…
In March 2005, President, George W. Bush said, "Iran has concealed its -- a nuclear program. That became discovered, not because of their compliance with the IAEA or NPT, but because a dissident group pointed it out to the world."
presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?p…
39)
Recently, remarks by the regime’s Atomic Energy Organization revealing how Iran clearly violated the highly boasted, yet deeply flawed, 2015 nuclear deal.
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
Recently, remarks by the regime’s Atomic Energy Organization revealing how Iran clearly violated the highly boasted, yet deeply flawed, 2015 nuclear deal.
ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statem…
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Obama appeased Iran’s regime fully to obtain the unbelievably idiotic 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA.
As an Iranian, I utterly loath the Obama presidency.
Obama appeased Iran’s regime fully to obtain the unbelievably idiotic 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA.
As an Iranian, I utterly loath the Obama presidency.
