ABSTRACT
This chapter describes that the Council would delay acting to put an end to a tragedy that endangers the lives of thousands of people and undermines the foundation of the edifice constructed by the world in order to avert the recurrence of violence and cruel wars. Juxtaposed with the principle of equality before the law, is that of predictability in the Council's decision-making process. Iran is therefore barred from acquiring 'break-out' capabilities the capacity of a state teetering over the edge of sufficient enrichment to cross over from having only enough for civilian purposes to one with weapons-grade enriched uranium. The Council had openly accepted the military intervention of a third party, in clear contravention of the United Nations (UN) Charter. Based upon this research and the notable disparity in response to threats around the world, it is seemingly evident that there is arbitrary behaviour and unpredictability in the Council's decision-making process.
