Updated NIE implies constructive pragmatism The eight-year Iran–Iraq war and Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait were often reported as the reason Iran considered nuclear weapons. With Iraq neutralized, Iran may have felt secure enough to cease weapons-related work. Attachment(s) BN071207.pdf Related Previous Post (p) New Chair Takes Over for BASIC; New Co-Executive Director Appointed in London Next Post (n) Ploughshares Fund grants ,000 to support BASIC programs