1) Iran continues developing its nuclear program despite international pressure, raising concerns that it may be pursuing nuclear weapons rather than using nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. 2) The CIA director believes Iran wants to keep open the option of developing nuclear weapons. World leaders see Iran's nuclear program as a threat. 3) Iran is a major sponsor of terrorism, supporting groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, and the U.S. has designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization. Many countries are pressuring Iran through sanctions to stop its nuclear program and support of terrorism.

1. The Iranian Threat And the need for Divestment Leaders Weapons Terror

3. Michael Hayden, Director of the C.I.A., has publicly stated he believes Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons. He declared that Iran only tolerates the sanctions imposed on it, because it has “the desire to keep the option open to develop a nuclear weapon” World Leaders Consider Iran ’ s Nuclear Program a Threat

4. Iranian Rocket Test (2006): Unclear: Iran ’ s missile, nuclear and non-nuclear, capabilities Clear : Iran ’ s secret nuclear program endangers the western world The Western World Is at Risk

6. Many countries are pressuring Iran to cease its nuclear program and support for terrorism by enacting economic sanctions. For Example: The United Nations Security Council passed sanctions in 2007 in order to isolate Iran from the global economy. The United States ’ Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 was passed by Congress in order to further isolate Iran from United States and foreign monetary support

7. The Need for Divestment Many US cities and states have legally invested their workers ’ pension fund money in foreign companies who invest in Iran ’ s energy sector. American money still reaches and supports Iran. This must stop. Divestment allows for legal withdrawal of pension funds from companies investing in Iran. It should be supported .