politics

May 6, 2026

Did you know the US and Israel helped create Iran’s nuclear project? Here’s the story

From research reactors and Western contracts to blockades and threats of war, Iran’s nuclear history is also a history of Western reversal

Did you know the US and Israel helped create Iran’s nuclear project? Here’s the story

TL;DR

  • Iran's nuclear program began in the 1950s with US assistance under the Shah's modernization initiative.
  • Western countries, including Israel, were involved in developing Iran's early nuclear infrastructure.
  • The 1979 Islamic Revolution halted Western cooperation, but Iran continued developing its nuclear capabilities.
  • The Iran-Iraq War and subsequent international pressures shaped Iran's pursuit of nuclear technology.
  • Currently, the US and Israel, who once supported the program, now view Iran's nuclear ambitions as a significant threat.

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