Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Peter, Lincoln, RI — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:45:06 GMT

The assumption should be, for the safety of all, that they do have it. It should be up to Iran to prove that they don't, not the other way around. The stakes are too high for all parties involved.

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

mra@azdeq.gov — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:53:17 GMT

I always wondered why Israel and other countries in the area have nuclear weapons but we want to deny them to Iranians. I think this is a totally racist and unjustifiable proposition. Israel calls for destruction of Iran on almost daily basis, so what if Iran develops its own bombs to deter Israel from its grand design?

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

trc@cox.net — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:58:21 GMT

I think we should NOT allow Iran to get a bomb at any cost.

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Kurt Urbaschek.San Diego,California — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:21:15 GMT

Hi,I truly can`t understand,why everybody is picking on Iran,which doesn`t have any nuclear weapons and won`t have any,and even if they had a couple of them never will use them,unless they want to be totally anihilated.
But nobody ever bothers about Israel,which has hundreds of them and is the greatestthreat to peace in the world.

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Ron, los angeles, ca — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:20:53 GMT

For 40 years the US and Israel have wasted and squandered time and money on containing Iraq and Iran. Had the CIA and the neo-cons pulled their heads out from beneath their backsides, Iran wouldn't have swayed so far to the right, allowing the fundamentalist right to come to power in '79.

Proliferation of nuclear weapon in the hands of peasants is a horrible thing to think of, thankfully the Iranians aren't peasants like the Saudis or Pakistanis to which the US has no problem working around or selling fissile material to. They have done an excellent job playing their foes against each other in the past and they're doing it again with Israel and the US. In '79 the dems learned not to mess with Iran or face an electoral defeat. Obviously the republicans couldn't take a hint. They were so consumed with their greed for free oil and natural gas at the cost of the US taxpayer.

Were the Iranians in possession of such a blueprint and even if they could make sense of it they'd never use it. They don't have the military to take on Israel. They can hold off a US Navy or an Israeli attack, but they could never properly plan and execute an offensive strike against Israel without complete and utter destruction to their country.

Now that we know Dick Chaney has completely subverted the authority and experience of the CIA and The Pentagon, this country is now mustering up lies and deceit to engage in another illegal war that might set the US back 30 years in international trade and negotiations. By using unsubstantiated claims in the media that Iran has illegally obtained a knowingfully worthless blueprint to a nuclear warhead, Chaney and his brownshirt crew are foaming at the mouth to present yet another propaganda campaign to invade yet another country that does not pose any harm or direct threat to this country.

Let Israel fight its own wars, and stop pushing for reasons to bomb every country in existance just because they don't pursue western fundamenalist rhetoric like Hitler did.

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Safdar Jafriq — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:14:50 GMT

It must be obvious that nuclear proliferation is irreversible now. The nuclear technology is just like any other technology that may have originated in the west but will inevitably reach the third world countries and it has. It is impossible to keep any technology under wraps for long thesedays. The problem with nuclear technology is that it has its evil side as well and can be used to wipe out a country or a population and bring catastrophe to the enemy. Given its destructive power, it is also a great power balancer which is where the shoe pinches. While the Western countries can have it, the conventionally weak third world countries cannot because it empowers them militarily. Why ? The invariable argument is: they are irresponsible, rogue states that must not possess mass destruction technology. But this is where the double standards begin to emerge.

Indeed, certain states cannot be trusted with nuclear weapons but who decides this ? Iran's first nuclear power plant was in fact supplied by the USA during the Shah's regime. Imagine, if Iran would have become a nuclear power in Shah's days ? Could the US or international community do anything about it today ? Not much in exactly the same way that they cannot do anything about the Pakistani, Indian, Israeli or South African nukes.

What's even more ironical is that those who signed the NPT are the ones who are bearing the brunt and facing scrutiny on their nuclear activities while others have a free ride.

The international community must understand that nuclearization of the Middle East is happening as a result of a competition. Today, it's Iran but tomorrow there will be many more states pursuing their nuclear ambitions.

The international community and the US must come up with a package for not just Iran but the entire Middle East in form of a binding regional agreement for all states. However, it must begin at home. The international community led by developed countries must first de-nuclearize themselves and set the example for others to follow.

A disciminatory and arbitrary attitude will not resolve the problem of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and the rest of the world.

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Skysoldier Ft. Campbell Ky — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:05:24 GMT

If they don't now, they will soon enough. If negotiation does not work. Iam sure there are plans for a massive air-strike by US/UK, maybe even Israeli warplanes. There are many targets, and reducing thier capability to strike back is part of the plan. It won't happen for a while, but I feel it will happen. Unless the populace can force regime change. Unlikely.

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Zach Rack, El Paso, TX. — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:36:29 GMT

What about Israeli, British, French, and American nukes that are surely true and truly developed?

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Geraldo, West Palm Beach, FL — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:23:37 GMT

As soon as Iran gets its hands on Atomic Bomb it will share it with all terrorist organizations to bomb Israel, U.S and Europe. The time to stop this game is RIGHT NOW.

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

fenster1999@hotmail.com — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:49:13 GMT

Allowing Iran to develop nuclear weapons is an obscene thought in itself. But allowing them to develop miniaturized warheads will pose the most dangerous threat to world stability ever known since it will shrink the planet much like the telephone, railroad, and airplane did but with disastrous consequenses. Once the fraternity of rogue countries that hate the US start sharing nuclear capability, we become the hunted rather than the hunter...and if it weren't for the middle east's collective fear of Israel, we would be seeing a significant increase in volatility and anyone that doesn't see that is just naive...
Richard Azarian, North Providence, RI

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Ben Novick, Kona, Hawaii — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:17:56 GMT

Some people here ask why should some countries have nucs, like Israel, Britain and, France and, it should be denied to others? Well,these countries are democracies, with stable nuclear security regimens. Not one of the Muslim countries has a stable system. They are populated with radicals or, threatened to be overthrown by the radicals who profess and "end justifies the measn" theology. Pakistan is on the verge of being overthrown and, they have twenty nucs.
Islamic fundamentalism is a backward philosophy and, anyone subscribing to it should only be taken seriously for their threat potential and, certainly not trusted with atomic capabilities.

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Maz — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:20:25 GMT

The issue is braoder than just couple of nuclear bombs. The world today is interconnected in many more ways than it was a century ago or even a decade ago. Question is what does the world do with the regimes such as the Islamic unRepublic? Can the world conveniently ignore theocracies and dictatorships armed with abundant oil exports and modern technologies? Can the world ignore regimes that commit atrocities against their own people, hoping that they can be contained? Are such moral stances acceptable in the 21st century?

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Oscar, Sydney, Australia — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:26:28 GMT

I knew someone moron like Geraldo would say something like that? People like you will blow our face one day!

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

Adam Melbourne, Australia — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:49:09 GMT

it was the west who built nucular weapons and it was the US who has used them, they are the only nation to do this.
Before we draw a conclusion on iran its important to understand the history involving the US, Iran, Israel and palestine especialy, without an understanding of these its imposible to understand correctly just what is going on, it really is not as black and white as some may think.
Iran has a religous government its a theocracy, they are muslims, so what do we know about Islam,
if all we know about Islam is something relating to terrorism, we are not the person to make judgement on Iran. The last thing any real and true Muslim wants to do is harm another person be that person Muslim or non muslim. Irans leaders are muslims they dont want war and they certianly dont want atomic weapons, dispite what comes out of western media, we must as people of the world, investigate for ourselves the truth,

there is a reason why Iran's leaders have made comments regarding Israel, if you dont know about the history of palestine and Israel, perhapps its time to read up about it, you may be supprised at why the US really does support Israel. Irans leaders may have a hard stance on Israel but i'll tell you this they did not say what most western media reported, the translation was incorrect, many media networks got it wrong and never corrected it to the public. see for yourself.

There is also a good reason why Iran and the US have had no diplomatic ties since 1979, if you dont know about this, its time to read up before making any more comments or judgments about Iran,
because if you dont know about these things and still maintain the attitude that Iran is somehow evil and out to get the west you dead wrong. Look back into history, the past 100 years of Iran's relations with the west may give you a big supprise and change the whole way you think about the issue. Just remember there are probably more good Muslims in the world than good christians and this is comming from a person who is neither muslim or christian. Dont be fooled by the media and neo con hype, all I ask of anyone who holds an opinion or makes a comment on this issue is just to look into it for yourself, the truth is out there and with a little understanding and appreciation for those who are different to ourselves humanity can go a long way, edcuate yourself and understand the real Islam.

Does Iran have blueprints for a miniature nuclear warhead?

czt. Cartersville, GA. — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:12:22 GMT

well giving or allowing Iran nuclear power is about as ridiculous as thinking ro saying that we would play each side of a Holy War that's been raging since before the US was a nation against each other for US profit????? Why would we allow these people to have anything that could destroy democracy and when I say that I'm nto talking about democracy meaning like the democratic party. If I were Isreal I'd want to blow them away to they've been trying to kill Jews since the bibkle of course it depends on which side your on the way you feel. Does it matter that Isreal is one of the richest countries per size in the world?? Think people please stop the violence!!!!!!