Highly-enriched uranium found in Iran
Photo courtesy of Google ImagesDiplomats say IAEA discovers traces of highly enriched uranium on equipment from site in Iran
(AP) The U.N. atomic agency found traces of highly enriched uranium on equipment from an Iranian site linked to the country's defense ministry, diplomats said Friday, adding to concerns that Tehran was hiding activities aimed at making nuclear arms.
The diplomats, who demanded anonymity in exchange for revealing the confidential information, said the findings were preliminary and still had to be confirmed through other lab tests.
Initially, they said the density of enrichment appeared to be close to or above the level used to make nuclear warheads. But later a well-placed diplomat accredited to the International Atomic Energy Agency said it was below that, although higher than the low-enriched material used to generate power and heading toward weapons-grade level. Traces of Uranium Said Found in Iran
Mark Alexander
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It’s interesting how many in the MSM keep telling us that an Iranian nuke is 10 years away. What crap! I’m starting to suspect that the Iranians are trying to leave a trail of evidence that points to the early stages of a 10 year project when in fact they have a second facility that is working and hidden. The traces might be an accident slip-up that is giving us a hint of what we’ve missed.
In any case, the 10 year time scale comes from the CIA. Thus, it is worthless. We have to assume that there is no time left and act now.
Jason:
I’m starting to suspect that the Iranians are trying to leave a trail of evidence that points to the early stages of a 10 year project when in fact they have a second facility that is working and hidden.
You could well have a point there. Whatever is up, it doesn't sound good to me. Have the Western powers really got the 'guts' to do something about this enormous threat to the security of the West? Or is this problem going to be fudged again, just like the others, until it's too late?
The MSM proceeds as if any uncertainty implies that the Iranians get the benefit of the doubt. For example, the Times noted that the CIA’s lack of adequate intel means that it can’t be ascertained if Iran can have weapons any sooner than 10 years and thus we can’t act. I’d conclude the opposite. If we can’t tell if it is ten years or ten days, we have to act and give ourselves the benefit of the doubt.
Now Bush has let his opponents set the terms of the debate. However, he can still surprise the world by attacking Iran just as Clinton surprised everyone when he bombed Serbia. He’ll take heat and he’ll fail to defend himself adequately but an honorable man would do what is right, not what is popular. Since he is still the President I have to hope he still has enough honor to do what is required.
Jason:
The MSM proceeds as if any uncertainty implies that the Iranians get the benefit of the doubt. For example, the Times noted that the CIA’s lack of adequate intel means that it can’t be ascertained if Iran can have weapons any sooner than 10 years and thus we can’t act. I’d conclude the opposite. If we can’t tell if it is ten years or ten days, we have to act and give ourselves the benefit of the doubt.
I couldn't agree with you more! We have to safeguard ourselves. It will be too late if we find out after the event that they really did have WMD after all. In such matters, only in hindsight does one have 20/20 vision. But it's no good being wise after the event!
Now Bush has let his opponents set the terms of the debate.
I wish he wouldn't keep on doing this. He lets this happen far too often for my liking.
However, he can still surprise the world by attacking Iran just as Clinton surprised everyone when he bombed Serbia.
Yes, he can. And if he's wise, he'll do just that. And without a fanfare. Like a robber in the night.
He’ll take heat and he’ll fail to defend himself adequately but an honorable man would do what is right, not what is popular.
These days, politicians are far too ready to listen to opinion polls, etc. Good politicians, nay statesmen, do what is right, as you say, and not what is popular.
Since he is still the President I have to hope he still has enough honor to do what is required.
Let's hope he does.
Bld:
A very delicate and difficult situation.
Extremely!
It seems inevitable, almost, that Iran will have some kind of nuke capability sooner rather than later.
Yes, especially the way the West is proceeding.
That being the case, it is only a matter of time as to when they they will be used or cause a major accident scenario. If the processing goes on, then it seems likely that the materials will be disseminated into the West, we will then be open to ransom.
And what will the West do then?
How could we threaten any military force on any issue, if we were told that a nuke of sorts was "somewhere" in Europe and would be detonated by "martyrs."
It would be well-nigh impossible, wouldn't it?
Europe could fall into a malaise of indecision and intrigue with the public either panicked, or at best unaware.
When it comes to tough decisions, the Europeans are indecisive enough as it is.
It seems like the recipe for another cold war.
What did I call for in my book, The Dawning of a New Dark Age? Didn't I call for just that?
This time it could be shorter and hotter, though. What a dilemma for the UN Insecurity Council and various Governments.
It's a great dilemma for them.
No doubt, though, the champagne and caviar will be flowing in Strasburg and Brussels tonight, as the Euroclods enjoy our tax-money.
Doubtless. These folks live in grand style.
Forrest:
i wonder if even israel now has what it takes to stop iran?
Well, if Israel doesn't, then there's no hope for the West as things stand. Israel is our last chance unless our mealy-mouthed politicians wake up QUICKLY.
Mark, I've said it before but the nightmare senario is to wait (read plenty of inter-faith dialogue) until Islamist nutters have ten or twenty suitcase (or whatever) nukes - or even doomsday hydrogen bombs. WOMDs change the rules.
Imagine - nukes are planted in western cities - two or three go off and threats are made; meet our demands or one more nuke goes off each week until you do. Can you imagine? How would the west respond? Who or what do we attack?
This is a real possiblity the world may be facing. Just look at the mass killings and senseless wars of the twentieth century just gone. The bloodiest century in history. There seems no end to human stupidity.
If you haven't read the book I mentioned previously "Death by Government" by R.J Rummell, it's well worth a look.
Living in stable, free democracies won't protect us from the barbarians.
Then again we could just have a cup of tea and a lie down and hope it all goes away.
Jason is right. Iran's development of a nuclear weapon is going to be soon--very soon.
Remember when we heard how far away North Korea was from developing nukes? I said at the time, "Better take into account the Korean work-ethic." And guess what? North Korea beat the predicted timelines, by a long shot.
Get ready for Iran to change the world order. I hate being a doom-sayer, but that's what I believe.
Back again...
Before this is over, the Nobel Peace Prize winner ElBaradei is going to look as idiotic as Blix.
Always:
Get ready for Iran to change the world order. I hate being a doom-sayer, but that's what I believe.
I'm inclined to agree with you. The West is being too soft for there to be any other outcome, it seems.
Our leaders in the Second World War were not afraid of doing what was necessary to WIN. Leaders today are wimps and wankers! They'll never get this sorted the way they are going about things.
Always:
Before this is over, the Nobel Peace Prize winner ElBaradei is going to look as idiotic as Blix.
I think you're right on this one, too.
All these people know how to do is jaw-jaw!
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