Iran: Nuclear Program
These web sites are about the history and current status of Iran’s nuclear program. Maps of the region are available on several sites. Included are various editorials, fact sheets, primary documents, and quizzes.
Grades
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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Map of Middle East Region
Students can click on this map for a larger view of the Middle East.
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National Geographic: Middle East Region
This map can be printed and copied.
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CIA Factbook: Iran
Students can study many aspects of Iran. This site also has a map.
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PBS: Governing Iran
This site has several articles on recent events, the modern history of Iran, and Iran's leadership. "Key Maps" are also included.
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PBS: Tracking Nuclear Proliferation
The United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency works to verify that Iran is using its nuclear resources for peaceful purposes. This site is rich in material including a lesson plan on the "Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty."
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Worldpress.org: United States and Iran Relations Remain Unsettled
This editorial discusses the 18-page letter that the Iranian president sent to President Bush. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Worldpress.org: Iran's Nuclear Program
This article from 2005 uses information from various newspapers. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Worldpress.org: Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
This article from 2005 discusses pacts between Iran and Europe and the Chinese relationship with Iran. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
The US Department of State publishes this material that contains the original text for the treaty.
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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
The Federation of American Scientists sponsors this material. Students can explore the chronology that led up to the treaty and some primary documents.
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Arms Control Association: Fact Sheets
Students can print out these fact sheets.
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Washington Post
"Past Arguments Don't Square with Current Iran Policy" is the title of this article on former dealings with Iran. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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BBC News
"Iran Reported to Security Council" is the title of this news on Iran's nuclear program. There are also links to many more stories on the "Iran Nuclear Crisis." NOTE: The "Talk" link leads to message boards.
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ISIS Imagery Brief
Students can read this six-page PDF file about Iran's nuclear sites and the new activity at Esfahan and Natanz.
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CNN: China, Russia on Board
Read this article in which Hans Blix talks about why Iran will not stop its uranium-enrichment program. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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TomPaine.com: Try Patience with Iran
This editorial can be printed out. The editorial discusses Iran's latest refusal to suspend its nuclear program.
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