Iran's Nuclear Program
Zia Mian talked about Iran's nuclear program and the challenges of keeping nuclear materials and stockpiles secure from terrorist groups. *This clip is part of C-SPAN Classroom's FREE resources for teachers and students. Visit http://www.c-spanclassroom.org for more information.
Description
Zia Mian talked about Iran’s nuclear program and the challenges of keeping nuclear materials and stockpiles secure from terrorist groups.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What was the U.S.'s relation with Iran during the 1970's?
- Explain how Iran began its nuclear program, including the role of the United States in its early development.
- Describe the role of the Iran-Iraq War in the development of the Iranian nuclear program, as described by Zia Mian.
- What happened during the early 2000’s that triggered the U.S. and others countries to seek negotiations with Iran on the future of their nuclear program?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Ayatollah Khomeini
- Deposed
- Deterrent
- Iran-iraq War
- Iranian Revolution
- Istitutionalized
- Nuclear Reactor
- Shah Of Iran
- United Nations
- Uranium