Examination of Scientific and Theoretical Reasons for the Prolonged Process of Addressing Iran's Nuclear Case at the International Atomic Energy Agency

Abstract

The emergence of Iran's nuclear case at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and subsequently at the United Nations Security Council has been one of the most significant issues in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly since the eighth presidential term. The main objective of this article is to study and scrutinize the reasons behind the prolonged process of addressing Iran's nuclear case at the IAEA. Iran's nuclear dossier has been one of the most important diplomatic and security cases globally in the last two decades, accompanied by many ups and downs, with the Islamic Republic of Iran and Western parties still unable to reach a comprehensive and long-term agreement. Despite significant efforts from both sides, there is no clear prospect for a swift resolution in the near future. Therefore, as a scientific issue, the main question of this article is: What reasons contribute to the prolonged process of addressing Iran's nuclear case at the IAEA? It appears that hostile policies against Iran, considering Iran as an international threat in the region, changes in behavior and structure in Iran's political system, structural weaknesses in the international system, and other factors contribute to the prolonged process of addressing Iran's nuclear case at the IAEA. The present research method is analytical-descriptive of an applied type, utilizing laws, regulations, and library resources. Thus, this article attempts to study the disputes and motivations of the parties involved.