Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass

As global scrutiny intensifies on Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israel's long-standing policy of 'nuclear opacity' remains a cornerstone of regional security dynamics. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass

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In the high-stakes arena of Middle Eastern geopolitics, a stark contrast defines the international approach to nuclear capabilities. While Iran's nuclear programme faces relentless scrutiny, sanctions, and diplomatic pressure, Israel maintains its decades-old policy of 'nuclear ambiguity'—neither confirming nor denying its possession of an atomic arsenal—without facing comparable demands for transparency or disarmament. This double standard, a persistent feature of the regional security landscape, raises profound questions about the consistency and application of global non-proliferation norms. The cornerstone of Israel's strategic doctrine, often termed 'the bomb in the basement,' is a deliberate and calculated opacity. The state is widely believed by analysts and foreign governments to possess a significant arsenal of nuclear warheads, developed at the Dimona facility since the 1960s. Yet, it has never conducted a confirmed test, signed the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), or allowed international inspections of its key sites. This posture has been tacitly accepted by successive U.S. administrations and many Western powers, framed as a necessary deterrent in a hostile neighbourhood and a guarantee of the state's survival. Conversely, Iran, a signatory to the NPT, has seen its civilian nuclear energy programme become the focal point of intense international crisis. Despite repeated assertions from Tehran that its ambitions are purely peaceful, the discovery of undeclared facilities and past work on weaponization has led to a web of crippling economic sanctions, rigorous International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections, and the now-defunct 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The diplomatic and economic costs for Iran's nuclear activities have been severe and sustained, driven by a global consensus, led by the United States and its allies, that Tehran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. The rationale for this divergent treatment is rooted in a complex mix of historical alliances, perceived intent, and regional power balances. Israel's assumed capability is viewed by its supporters as a last-resort deterrent against...

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