The '''Nuclear Program of Iran''' refers to the amibitions of the Iranian government to acquire nuclear technology. Though the program has been in existence since at least the 1950's, today this phrase usually refers to the current program under [[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]]. This program is carried out under the guise of acquiring peaceful nuclear technology for civilian use,<ref>[http://www.iran-daily.com/1384/2419/pdf/i3.pdf Nuclear Power Plants Will Generate 6,000MW by 2010], retrieved March 16th, 2007</ref> though many nations feel that Iran is intent on acquiring [[nuclear weapons]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4680294.stm Iran reported to Security Council]</ref> | The '''Nuclear Program of Iran''' refers to the amibitions of the Iranian government to acquire nuclear technology. Though the program has been in existence since at least the 1950's, today this phrase usually refers to the current program under [[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]]. This program is carried out under the guise of acquiring peaceful nuclear technology for civilian use,<ref>[http://www.iran-daily.com/1384/2419/pdf/i3.pdf Nuclear Power Plants Will Generate 6,000MW by 2010], retrieved March 16th, 2007</ref> though many nations feel that Iran is intent on acquiring [[nuclear weapons]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4680294.stm Iran reported to Security Council]</ref> |