The Threat of Israeli Cyber Terrorism to Iran’s Nuclear Program: Case Study of Natanz Nuclear Facility

Abstract

Israel and Iran relations had been remained in ups and down since the inception of Israel. The era of Raza Shah reveal good relations and cooperation between Iran and Israel. Afterwards, the effects of the transformation of the 1979 Iranian upheaval on Iran, along with the Iranian style of governing and philosophy, as well as Israel's recent transition from an autonomous state to a regional rival, have much to clarify in the uncertainty of relations and their attention. From regime changes to patriotism, the Iran-Israel war has many layers of historical and political implications. On the other hand, diplomatic relations between Iran and Israel have changed frequently in the form of aggression, regional conflicts and damaging rhetoric. Following the revelation of Iran's nuclear proliferation agenda and the issue of concerns for Israel, Israel has taken the initiative to control or suspend Iran's nuclear plan, especially in 2010 with Iran's Natanz nuclear. Following the Israeli cyber-attack on the installation, the two states have shown more hostility than ever before. The international community has also observed it as one of the obstacles to peace in the Middle East. Consequently, this study is connected with understanding, finding, analyzing and explaining Iran-Israel relations, the factors behind Israeli cyber-terrorism for Iran's nuclear agenda and the attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility and Iranian cyber. Research provides an in-depth explanation of concepts related to cyber, cyber terrorism in the context of Iran-Israel relations. It also analyzes and explains Iran-Israel relations in the contemporary and historical context as well as intensions of Iran-Israel leaders towards nuclear program. Research also provides an understanding and sketch of Iran’s Cyber Capabilities, response and implications to Israeli Cyber Terrorism. The qualitative research methodology was adopted focusing on primary and secondary data.