The Iranian nuclear programme is rising once again as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed its concern over the programme's military dimensions in a recent report; Israel hints at targeting its militarily and Washington warns the former of the consequences of doing so.

The Iranian nuclear programme is rising once again as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed its concern over the programme's military dimensions in a recent report; Israel hints at targeting its militarily and Washington warns the former of the consequences of doing so and insists on international sanctions. How far will the rise extend?