Why does Iran have a nuclear program?

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Iranian officials claim that their nuclear program is for civilian purposes like nuclear energy, but experts say that the country enriches uranium and stockpiles it beyond levels needed for any civilian purpose. Observers generally agree that Iran wants the capability to produce a nuclear weapon, partly to position itself against ongoing threats to the regime’s security.