Fareed Zakaria to Premiere Documentary on Iran's Nuclear Ambitions and Diplomatic Struggles
Fareed Zakaria is set to premiere a new documentary titled 'Iran and the Bomb: A Fareed Zakaria Special' on November 15 at 8 PM ET/PT on CNN. The documentary will provide a comprehensive historical overview of Iran's nuclear program, spanning over seven decades. It will trace the program's origins from the Shah's U.S.-backed nuclear ambitions, through the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Iran-Iraq War, and the emergence of a covert nuclear network. A significant focus will be on the landmark 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the intensive diplomatic efforts that led to its creation, and its subsequent collapse following the U.S. withdrawal under the Trump administration. The special will also explore Iran's expansion of its nuclear activities in the years after the agreement's collapse and the ongoing challenges in finding a diplomatic resolution. Zakaria aims to address the core question of why Iran has persistently pursued a nuclear program despite international pressure, sanctions, and milita...
