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Iran's Duplicitous Nuclear Strategy

Feb 8, 2016 | 09:15 GMT

Iran's nuclear deal with the West has come into effect, but that does not mean international concerns about Tehran's nuclear program have been fully resolved. Satellite imagery provided by our partners at AllSource Analysis gives a clear picture of the dual nature of Iran's approach to its nuclear program throughout its negotiations with the West. The pictures of the Parchin military complex taken in July 2010 and January 2016, show how Tehran removed potentially incriminating traces of activity at the site while talks were ongoing. It also constructed an underground facility within the complex, where it could have hidden continuing research and weapons development. And while it is true that Iran has relied heavily on underground facilities such as those at Parchin to develop its conventional weapons, the hidden military sites continue to cast doubt on Tehran's long-term commitment to the nuclear accord....

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