Alarming Report: Iran Lied About Suspension of Nuclear Weapons Program

A new report is claiming that Iran never suspended its clandestine nuclear weapons program despite repeated assurances to the contrary to the West. As the Nov. 24 deadline for nuclear negotiations between the West and Iran looms just several days away, the report presents evidence that Iran continues to “vigorously” pursue a nuclear weapon.

The detailed analysis, authored by leading former American and European officials, backs up research conducted by the United Nations indicating that Iran continues to cover up a great deal of its nuclear activity.

The latest findings come at the same time as comments issued Thursday by the head of the U.N.’s nuclear body, the International Atomic Energy Agency, asserting that Iran still refuses to properly explain its research into an atomic weapon.

“Iran has vigorously pursued its ambitions to obtain nuclear weapons,” states the report, published by the International Committee in Search of Justice, an Iranian opposition group that is affiliated with the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).

“No serious indications that Tehran has stopped or abandoned this project or intends to do so were observed” in multiple internal reports issued by the U.N. over recent years, the new report contends.

“On the contrary, all the available information points to the conclusion that it has resorted to further secrecy and concealment to keep its program intact and unhindered,” the report sums up “Further revelations and information all point to the fact that a military program and military related activities are at the heart of the Iranian nuclear program.”

As noted by the Free Beacon, the report was jointly authored by former U.S. Ambassador the U.N. John Bolton, former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph, and former European Parliament Vice President Alejo Vidal Quadras.

“Tehran has worked systematically on all the necessary aspects of obtaining nuclear weapons, such as enrichment, weaponization, warhead, and delivery system at some stage,” the report’s authors charge. “In other words, Iran has worked on specific programs and projects to master all necessary aspects of obtaining a nuclear weapon.”

Multiple U.N. reports analyzed by the authors, including reports that came out in September, reveal that “two [nuclear-related] systems have been fully functional [in Iran] during the whole period of the study,” according to the new report. These encompass Iran’s civilian nuclear programs along with its military programs, which operate in tandem, often in secrecy, the report notes.

“These two structures resemble two concentric circles, working in tandem,” the authors explain. “Over the years, the military part of the program has gone through reorganization or name changes but has moved forward including recent activities.”

Instead of terminating the military components of its nuclear program, Iran has reorganized its structure in order to cover up its efforts from international inspectors, who have repeatedly warned in recent weeks that Iran has been blocking efforts to investigate these activities.

“According to available information, records, and documents, the military aspect of the program has been and remains at the heart of Iran’s nuclear activities,” the report declares.

The Islamic Republic’s assurances that its nuclear program is intended for peaceful civilian purposes has enabled it to procure many vital pieces of technology that also can be used for military purposes.