Rhetoric rises as world powers gather in Baghdad
Iran's Nuclear Timetable The Wisconsin Project estimates that as of November 2011, Iran had enough low-enriched uranium gas to fuel five fission devices, if the material were raised to weapon-grade. Check here on Iran's U-235 stockpile, the number of centrifuges it is operating, and more.	Sanctions Tally A total of over 400 Iranian entities have been hit with financial penalties by the United Nations, the European Union, and the United States for their links to Iran's missile and nuclear programs. Check here for a running tally of who has been sanctioned by whom, and why.

New on Iran Watch

* Latest IAEA report on Iran reveals increased enrichment capacity at Natanz and Fordow, lack of resolution on the Agency's investigation of nuclear weapon-related work

* Statement by E.U. High Representative Catherine Ashton following talks in Baghdad: "[...] there is some common ground. However, significant differences remain."

* Determination by President Obama clears the way for oil sanctions
- Energy Information Administration report on global oil supply

Search for information on Iranian entities linked to proliferation - and their suppliers

Iran's Suspect Entities
Iranian entities suspected of contributing to Iran's nuclear, chemical, or biological weapon capabilities or to its missiles or advanced conventional weapon programs.

Featured: Bank Tejarat

Iran's Suppliers
Foreign entities suspected of selling technology, equipment, material or expertise to Iran.

Featured:Macpar Makina

Histories of Iran’s mass destruction weapon and long-range missile efforts

Nuclear Chemical Missile

Consult the Iran Watch Library to find documents related to Iran’s mass destruction weapon capabilities. Featured content includes:

* 5/1/2012: New U.S. Executive Order targets foreign sanctions evaders
- Treasury fact sheet
- Treasury FAQs

* 3/24/2012: E.U. regulation confirms July 1 oil embargo, bars sanctioned Iranian banks from financial messaging services

*3/4/2012: In AIPAC speech, President Obama says that containing Iran is not an option

* 2/24/2012: IAEA reports on increased production of enriched uranium, developments at Fordow

*2/6/2012: New U.S. Executive Order freezes property of all Iranian financial institutions, including Central Bank
- Full text of Order
- Treasury fact sheet

*1/31/2012: Canada expands Iran blacklist; now includes 339 companies and 49 individuals

*1/24/2012: E.U. targets Iran's financial, energy sectors
- Sanctions fact sheet
- Full text of Council decision

* 1/24/2012: Four foreign energy firms continue to supply Iran, according to GAO report (PDF)

* 12/21/2011: U.N. Security Council committee briefing on the implementation of international sanctions against Iran (PDF)

* 11/8/2011: IAEA report details the history of Iran's nuclear weapon related work (PDF)
- In response to this report, IAEA resolution expresses "increasing concern about the unresolved issues regarding the Iranian nuclear program" (PDF)

Recent Publications

Washington Tightens the Screws

An overview of statutes and executive orders that establish the U.S. trade and investment embargo on Iran and that punish those who proliferate to Iran

Stopping Iran: Can the West End Iran’s Nuclear Drive

A presentation by the Wisconsin Project at the AIPAC policy conference describes Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon capability, and the world's response

Iran: Time for red lines?

Iran has announced plans to triple its production of uranium enriched to the level used in research reactors. Once accomplished, this step will elevate Iran to a “virtual” nuclear weapon state. An Iran Watch Bulletin explains that the United States needs to acknowledge this reality

Iran Sanctions: What would work?

Findings from Iran Watch roundtable examine a number of sanctions measures being considered by the United Nations and the U.S. Congress, including the impact they might have and the likelihood of their gaining support

Smooth sailing for Iran's blacklisted fleet

Wisconsin Project report describes how Iran’s state shipping company, blacklisted by the United States along with 123 of its vessels, is getting around U.S. sanctions by giving its ships new names, new managers, new “owners” – in short, new identities

See related story in The Wall Street Journal

Iran moves closer to a bomb

Iran Watch Bulletin explains how Iran's decision to produce fuel for the Tehran research reactor will bring Iran far closer to being able to fuel a nuclear weapon

See additional reactions to and analysis of Iran's decision

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Tracking Iran's mass destruction weapon capabilities

Iran Watch is a comprehensive web site published by the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control that monitors Iran's ability to construct weapons of mass destruction. Iran Watch describes suspect Iranian organizations and sites and lists their foreign suppliers. It also analyzes Iran's weapon-related activities and provides a range of documents produced by international organizations, national governments and private sources. Iran Watch welcomes inquiries and comments from policy makers, scholars, journalists and the general public.