Iran to offer unfettered inspection if sanctions are lifted.

[Lemon law]

As we should all know, it is the right of any nation on earth to pursue the peacetime use of nuclear energy to generate electricity. But since that same peacetime nuclear program can have military uses as well, inspection is needed. As such countries are supposed to work through the IAEA.

http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/News/Article.aspx?id=236771

And one of things inspectors look for is any attempts to advance the enrichment of Uranium to anywhere near the 95+ % level of bomb grade Uranium. And as it is, Iran is not advancing such Uranium beyond the about minimum 3% needed for reactor fuel. The second thing inspectors need to look for is the type of reactor designs. Some types of reactors, the like Israeli type, are breeder reactors, that can produce plutonium useful for bombs in its spent fuel rods. Other type of reactors produce only small amount of material in its fuel rods. Since Iran is not building its own reactors yet, that becomes a as of yet a moot question. Then there are questions on who controls the spent fuel rods, if Iran agrees to turn them over to a third party, Iran will never become a nuclear bomb power.

But now that the unfettered inspection question is on the table, IMHO, there is little possible reasons not to lift the sanctions on Iran.

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

Clearly this means they have hidden their stockpile of WMD's and we must invade them immediately.

 

[a777pilot]

Bull Shit!

I believe them about as far as I can drop kick a brick.

 

[Vic Vega]

"Hi, I'm Iran and I'm a liar. You can absolutely believe me when I tell you, you can trust me."

 

[Schadenfroh]

Considering I would not have sanctions on them in the first place, I approve of this deal.

 

[iGas]

IMHO, Iran will eventually have nuclear bombs with or with out world support, and so as other countries that may seek nuclear power in the future.

We can't stop others from seeking nuclear weapon when we, and other nuclear nations are threats to them.

At least this deal will let us see what Iran capability is.

 

[nick1985]

Anyone else picture the OP looking a lot like this:

 

[Spikesoldier]

'come and inspect us, because even after stuxnet, we have already acquired or enriched all the weapons grade uranium we will ever need to fight you western infidels in nuclear fire.'

 

[Hacp]

After what happened with libyia, Iran would be stupid to get rid of their WMDs.

 

[sandorski]

Considering I would not have sanctions on them in the first place, I approve of this deal.

This. Sanctions existed a long time before they even had a Nuclear Program.

 

[Jhhnn]

Seems entirely reasonable. Let's try it- beats the hell out of the usual ravings about their current program, which hasn't been shown to be anything other than peaceful.

Or is all that raving just an excuse, a rationalization for a greater agenda served by sanctions?

 

[cubby1223]

Let's also throw Czechoslovakia in the deal to show Iran our dedication to peace 😀

 

[Lemon law]

Anyone else picture the OP looking a lot like this:

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By the time Iran is even capable of peacetime electrical generation, or building bombs, Achmadinejad will be out of office and not able to run for a thirds term.

After Achmadinejad is gone, where will the Israeli fan clubbers find their new Iranian idiot to demonize? But they better have one in stock ready to go, because tomorrow or any day now the Mullah's of Iran could give ole motor mouth the boot. He has already been called onto the carpet several times already.

Maybe if Israel pays Rush Limbaugh enough money, he will pretend to become Iranian and become the next Achmadinejad.

But at the end of the day, Achmadinejad is slightly more rational than Bozo Netanyuhu and A. Lieberman.

 

[cubby1223]

After Achmadinejad is gone, where will the Israeli fan clubbers find their new Iranian idiot to demonize?

After Achmadinejad is gone, where will the Palestinian fan clubbers find their new Iranian leader to drool over?

You have to come up with better arguments if you want any chance of changing anyone's opinion.

 

[soccerballtux]

As we should all know, it is the right of any nation on earth to pursue the peacetime use of nuclear energy to generate electricity

this hasn't been proved

 

[soccerballtux]

can anyone, especially you Lemon Law, explain to us why Thorium nuclear power is insufficient for their needs? of course for no good reason Iran isn't interested in pursuing Thorium reactors.

 

[Doppel]

Not sure I trust Iran.

 

[JEDIYoda]

After what happened with libyia, Iran would be stupid to get rid of their WMDs.

I agree totally!! Iran must keep their WMD....to control their people!!

 

[sandorski]

can anyone, especially you Lemon Law, explain to us why Thorium nuclear power is insufficient for their needs? of course for no good reason Iran isn't interested in pursuing Thorium reactors.

Is anyone pursuing them?

 

[Jhhnn]

can anyone, especially you Lemon Law, explain to us why Thorium nuclear power is insufficient for their needs? of course for no good reason Iran isn't interested in pursuing Thorium reactors.

We've been here before...

Because thorium reactors are a theoretical concept, not yet in existence, maybe never will be?

Why don't we, either? Why don't the Israelis, for that matter?

 

[mcmilljb]

I say we can get a better deal than this. I think the ruling regime is getting scared with all the turmoil going on in the region. They want the sanctions lifted so the people there would suffer less. Ask for a better deal.

 

[Lemon law]

can anyone, especially you Lemon Law, explain to us why Thorium nuclear power is insufficient for their needs? of course for no good reason Iran isn't interested in pursuing Thorium reactors.

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Maybe for the same reason the USA isn't, Thorium reactors only came into vogue years after Iran re started its nuclear program in 2002. And while Thorium reactors look good on paper, they are still unproved in reality. Its my understanding that China are doing the R&D, to see if Thorium will prove practical or not. As we will also find out if Thorium reactors are or are not worthless in terms of breeder reactors and are totally safe safe safe.

Don't forget, Heroin was supposed to be a safer version of opium. Sometimes science hype does not turn into end reality.

But still good point, will the future of electrical power generation be in Thorium? A more abundant element that does not require enrichment by centrifuge after stripping off the oxides in smelting.

 

[mcmilljb]

IMHO, Iran will eventually have nuclear bombs with or with out world support, and so as other countries that may seek nuclear power in the future.

We can't stop others from seeking nuclear weapon when we, and other nuclear nations are threats to them.

At least this deal will let us see what Iran capability is.

Why are we a threat to them? We're not the ones wanting to "wipe them off the map."

 

[Karl Agathon]

IMHO, Iran will eventually have nuclear bombs with or with out world support, and so as other countries that may seek nuclear power in the future.

We can't stop others from seeking nuclear weapon when we, and other nuclear nations are threats to them.

At least this deal will let us see what Iran capability is.

I agree with you, they're going to achieve this. its not a matter of if, just when imho. Once this happens, the U.S. and other countries can welcome them to the nuclear club while also letting Iran oficially know it now has a nuclear target on its back as well. As long as there is a U.S. SSBN within target reach, I'm fine with it.

 

[a777pilot]

Let's also throw Czechoslovakia in the deal to show Iran our dedication to peace 😀

Well played.

I like it.