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Iran Reaches Nuke LandmarkPosted on Nov 7, 2007
Iran is another step closer to reaching its long-term nuclear goals, now that 3,000 centrifuges are up and running as part of its uranium enrichment program. Some experts in the West say 3,000 centrifuges technically could be sufficient to produce a nuclear weapon within a year.
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By 1drees, November 26, 2007 at 5:38 am # hey they paid for it, they manufactured it, its in their house, its their business, and frankly seems that they are able to do what they put their mind to.
By James, November 15, 2007 at 12:59 pm # We have defended Isreal because of the Soviet Union potential hold of middle eastern countries. Now that there is no Soviet Union the issue is oil. Oddly enough Russia has a bargaining tool as it supplies oil to the west it also can bring us to our knees as it forces us to exhaust resources in a no win war. China and India both need oil and Iran is supplying them both producing a powerful GDP for Iran. If Iran signed an aliance with Russia and China I dont expect the U.S. nor Isreal could do a thing with out a full scale war. Since Isreal has the bomb whats the big deal of Iran getting one. Detente I recall was made so each could mutual destroy each other. Its not likely that either would ever use them so why this contempt for Iran to have it. The leader of Iran quotes scripture that Isreal should be wiped out does not mean he desires that land destroyed. Iran desires a wrong corrected made by the UN that took land from Palestine displacing 800000 arabs that created Isreal of today. Isreal was destroyed 1000’s of years ago. Creating it because of the atrocity of WWII was a wrong correcting a wrong. In likeness during the 60’s the Blacks wanted to create its own country too by annexing 3 states Goergia, Alabama and Mississippi for retribution of slavery that the United states did to that race. Did it happen? Perhaps if Isreal were to pay for the land that displaced so many peace might be better served. Since 20% of all foriegn aid from the U.S. goes to Isreal those funds might settle this long feud.
By michael dragoo, November 8, 2007 at 3:31 pm # No, it doesn’t. Israel is a non-signatory to the NPT protocols. Therefore, it is not legally bound to any of its provisions, unlike Iran, which is abrogating its signed obligations. Iran’s actions are illegal and is the outlaw. Israel is not. I believe that under the NPT treaty Iran is able to use nuclear for peacefull purpose like generating power. Will bushy says they are trying to build a bomb he has produce no proof and iran has let inspectors in.
By politicalinsurgent, November 8, 2007 at 2:20 pm # The Iranians know that Israel has never threatened any nation with the use of nuclear weapons, let alone even acknowleged possession of nuclear weapons. Isreal doesn’t need to acknowledge that they have nukes. It doesn’t need to threaten anyone either. The US and Isreal are like *this*. They could collectively blow Iran, and any other country dumb enough to be able to defend itself against imperialist regimes, off the map..if they really wanted to. But then the rest of the world would fear and hate them...more.
By Dan, November 8, 2007 at 9:27 am # Cyrus… thank you, exceptional comment. Did we all forget what Scott Ritter mentioned? It’s not like mereley possessing these centrifuges is going to magically create a bomb. They need way more and other mechanisms first. Lets also not forget that it’s not easy to build a nuke, how long did it take the best scientists in the world to figure out how to properly shape the charges for the core of the bomb? Years. Besides enriching Uranium is already hard enough. The whole process is extremely difficult. IF they can keep all 3k running for a year what would they get? Not that much. I think there are figures on the net on roughly how many enrichment facilities are needed to make a high yield nuke, and I’m willing to bet it counts a lot more than 3000 centrifuges over 1 year.
By fammypack, November 8, 2007 at 7:58 am # #112275 by thomas billis Since Israel has an illegal nuclear program by international standards No, it doesn’t. Israel is a non-signatory to the NPT protocols. Therefore, it is not legally bound to any of its provisions, unlike Iran, which is abrogating its signed obligations. Iran’s actions are illegal and is the outlaw. Israel is not. The Iranians know that Israel has nuclear weapons and I am sure they feel that to be on a par with Israel they must have them also.? The Iranians know that Israel has never threatened any nation with the use of nuclear weapons, let alone even acknowleged possession of nuclear weapons. The Iranians are the belligerants; that is why even Europe is moving towards tougher sanctions and even military force to prevent the Islamist mullahs in Teheran from acquiring nuclear weapons. They see an Islamist-ruled Iran for the threat that it is.
By Cyrus, November 8, 2007 at 4:33 am # The 3000 centrifuges make LOW ENRICHED URANIUM that CANNOT BE USED TO MAKE BOMBS - and oh, they’re CONSTANTLY MONITORED BY THE IAEA. So stop feeding the hype.
By thomas billis, November 8, 2007 at 2:54 am # Since Israel has an illegal nuclear program by international standards that we propose that Iran drop there nuclear ambitions if Israel will close theirs down.The Iranians know that Israel has nuclear weapons and I am sure they feel that to be on a par with Israel they must have them also.Let us propose it and see what happens?
By DennisD, November 7, 2007 at 7:01 pm # And just how the hell was I supposed to know this was coming; no advertisements, balloons, music, champagne or Paris Hilton attending this milestone means no “newz” coverage in this country. Get your act together Ahmadinejad and give us a running count now and then so I’ll know when I can stop paying my bills in the non-future. Thank you.
By rodney, November 7, 2007 at 6:13 pm # Can anybody make sure that A Q Kahn doesn’t slip off into Iran while no one is watching. Add Your Comment |
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