Iran to restart nuclear work, crisis looms

[LibertyorDeath]

The mighty disinfo machine has been turned to 11



By Parisa Hafezi 1 hour, 53 minutes ago

TEHRAN (Reuters) -
Iran said on Tuesday there was no going back on its decision to restart nuclear fuel work, a move EU leaders said would torpedo negotiations on Iran's atomic ambitions and spark an international crisis.
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The United States and the
European Union suspect Iran is trying to build a nuclear arsenal under the veil of a civilian atomic fuel program. Iran says it only wants to build nuclear power stations.

Two years of hard bargaining between the EU and Iran over its nuclear program looked close to breaking point, with the EU coming round to the U.S. view that Tehran should be referred to the
United Nations for possible sanctions.

"I think this Iranian affair is very serious and that it could be the start of a major crisis," French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy told reporters in Paris. The so-called EU3 of Britain, France and Germany told Iran a resumption of its nuclear work would mean the end of talks.

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[uppityperson]

1. Don't worry, Bolton will calm it all down.

After all, he has a mandate too, right? fuck

[LibertyorDeath]

4. LOL

" Bolton will calm it all down."

[jaxx]

2. Iran is 10 years from producing a nuke, according to this>

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/01/AR2005080101453_pf.html

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6. Thanks jaxx

Iran Is Judged 10 Years From Nuclear Bomb
U.S. Intelligence Review Contrasts With Administration Statements

By Dafna Linzer
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, August 2, 2005; A01

A major U.S. intelligence review has projected that Iran is about a decade away from manufacturing the key ingredient for a nuclear weapon, roughly doubling the previous estimate of five years, according to government sources with firsthand knowledge of the new analysis.

The carefully hedged assessments, which represent consensus among U.S. intelligence agencies, contrast with forceful public statements by the White House. Administration officials have asserted, but have not offered proof, that Tehran is moving determinedly toward a nuclear arsenal. The new estimate could provide more time for diplomacy with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. President Bush has said that he wants the crisis resolved diplomatically but that "all options are on the table."

The new National Intelligence Estimate includes what the intelligence community views as credible indicators that Iran's military is conducting clandestine work. But the sources said there is no information linking those projects directly to a nuclear weapons program. What is clear is that Iran, mostly through its energy program, is acquiring and mastering technologies that could be diverted to bombmaking.

The estimate expresses uncertainty about whether Iran's ruling clerics have made a decision to build a nuclear arsenal, three U.S. sources said. Still, a senior intelligence official familiar with the findings said that "it is the judgment of the intelligence community that, left to its own devices, Iran is determined to build nuclear weapons."

[The Sleeper]

3. White House: Iran set to acquire "Major Kong"

Administration sources said today that Iran was proceeding full speed ahead in its nuclear weapons development program in defiance of Western pressure. Iran has actively been holding auditions their very own Major Kong. Major "King" Kong was the character played by Slim Pickens in Dr. Strangelove who is seen riding the nuclear warhead to its detonation in the final scene of the movie. Teheran said it will be accepting Head shots and Resumes for this position until it is filled. Broadway experience is a plus.
Administration officials cite this as a very ominous event, and a direct threat to the security of the United States.....

[LibertyorDeath]

5. LOL ! If cnn broadcast that I wonder how many would believe it

without question.

Thanks for the Laugh :)