The international community is looking at Iran, waiting for its decision on the nuclear fuel deal offered by the West. The five permanent members of the Security Council, plus Germany would allow Iran to attain nuclear fuel for medical isotopes. However, Iran seemed to be delaying its decision deliberately so as not to lose its “bargaining chip” which could enable it to achieve further offers and better conditions from the West. Although US President Barack Obama was cited as stating during his China visit that the present situation represents an opportunity for Iran to demonstrate its peaceful intentions with regard to its nuclear programme, there will also
be consequences if Iran fails to realize this opportunity.

This essay discusses Iran’s nuclear strategy and the assessments of the international community which is trying to halt the problem of Iran’s ambiguous nuclear programme. To understand this issue it is crucial to look at actions that have already been taken and the positions of the different parties involved. Considering earlier sanctions which have been imposed on Iran and moreover taking a look at Iran’s relationships with the United States, Russia and China – the last two in particular because they tend to support Iran with their veto right on the international platform.