Global Guide to Nuclear Missiles NPT countries: UK | USA | France | China Russia | Iran | Iraq | North Korea Non-NPT countries: Israel | Pakistan | India Iran Iran has been a member of the NPT since 1970, but it may be close to possessing nuclear weapons in violation of the treaty. Iran's long-standing conflict with Iraq, its quest to compete with other countries in the Persian Gulf, and its desire to deter the possible intervention of a major power, such as the U.S., are potential motives for Iran to pursue a nuclear-weapons program. Printer-Friendly Format   Feedback The Director's Story | False Alarms on the Nuclear Front Global Guide to Nuclear Missiles | From First Alert to Missile Launch Resources | Transcript | Site Map | Russia's Nuclear Warriors Home Search | Site Map | Previously Featured | Schedule | Feedback | Teachers | Shop Join Us/E-Mail | About NOVA | Editor's Picks | Watch NOVAs online | To print PBS Online | NOVA Online | WGBH © | Updated October 2001