Israel: Iran Nuke Plant 'Totally Unacceptable'

Gerald · 08-21-10, 11:45 PM

Israel criticizes the fueling of Iran's first nuclear power plant and calls for greater pressure to force Tehran to cease uranium enrichment.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/08...-unacceptable/

Aramike · 08-22-10, 01:10 AM

The power of the atom is not restricted to one nation or another. If Iran wants to use nuclear energy power plants, who are we to say otherwise?

Now, should spend uranium rods be weaponized, Iran's nuclear program should be wiped off the face of the Earth...

Gerald · 08-22-10, 01:14 AM

Power plants are one thing, and nuke a completely different, and in the wrong hands In addition.

Zachstar · 08-22-10, 01:15 AM

The Sun rises and sets...

Onkel Neal · 08-22-10, 01:31 AM

Haha, I saw a news item on Slate.com and without my glasses, this:

Iran Starts Fueling Nuclear Reactor

at first glance it looked a lot like the e in "Fueling" was a c, and the l was a k...
Iran Starts Fu**ing Nuclear Reactor

and I thought for a moment, hey, the media finally got it right

XabbaRus · 08-22-10, 02:15 AM

A nuclear power plant for power and one for making a bomb are too different things. The Bushehr plant is a low grade reactor, and besides the Russians are providing and removing the fuel.

The thing has been on the go for 30 odd year. I think Israel is just thumping its drum on this.

Now I'm not saying Iran doesn't want nukes and that it isn't trying to make them but Bushehr has nothing to do with this.

Castout · 08-22-10, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aramike

The power of the atom is not restricted to one nation or another. If Iran wants to use nuclear energy power plants, who are we to say otherwise?

Well commented.

papa_smurf · 08-22-10, 05:14 AM

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A nuclear power plant for power and one for making a bomb are too different things. The Bushehr plant is a low grade reactor, and besides the Russians are providing and removing the fuel.

The thing has been on the go for 30 odd year. I think Israel is just thumping its drum on this.

Now I'm not saying Iran doesn't want nukes and that it isn't trying to make them but Bushehr has nothing to do with this.

But doesn't Iran have 2 nuclear enrichment facilities ? So they do have the possible capability to enrich Uranium to weapons grade.

Platapus · 08-22-10, 07:30 AM

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Israel criticizes

So?

Last time I checked, the world still does not revolve around what Israel likes or dislikes.

kranz · 08-22-10, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

But doesn't Iran have 2 nuclear enrichment facilities ? So they do have the possible capability to enrich Uranium to weapons grade.

actually i've heard about 10.

TLAM Strike · 08-22-10, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kranz

actually i've heard about 10.

There is also an enrichment facility near the Iranian city of Qum, at a place called Fordo.

Here is a more extensive map

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aramike

Now, should spend uranium rods be weaponized, Iran's nuclear program should be wiped off the face of the Earth...

Want to weaponize it? Just put it in a GP Bomb with a air burst fuse.

In other news Iran releases new photos of Buzz Bomb...

Gerald · 08-22-10, 10:23 AM

but there is always the possibility of using ancillary material to a great variety of weapons...

Aramike · 08-22-10, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Haha, I saw a news item on Slate.com and without my glasses, this:

Iran Starts Fueling Nuclear Reactor

at first glance it looked a lot like the e in "Fueling" was a c, and the l was a k...
Iran Starts Fu**ing Nuclear Reactor

and I thought for a moment, hey, the media finally got it right

XabbaRus · 08-22-10, 11:13 AM

My point was that the Bushehr reactor isn't capable of enriching or producing enriched uranium or plutonium, so I don't get the big deal of it going nuclear.

Jimbuna · 08-22-10, 11:23 AM

I really don't see Israel or anyone else for that matter doing anything militarily until there is overpowering evidence to show that the enrichment process has started.

Even then a lot will depend on how major players such as Russia and China are feeling at the time.

Nobody is going to risk a possible escalation to a nuclear exchange over Iran.

Now if the major players can agree on a way forward, acceptable to them all.....all options would be on the table.

08-21-10, 11:45 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Israel: Iran Nuke Plant 'Totally Unacceptable' Israel criticizes the fueling of Iran's first nuclear power plant and calls for greater pressure to force Tehran to cease uranium enrichment. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/08...-unacceptable/ __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Absolutely true! Power plants are one thing, and nuke a completely different, and in the wrong hands In addition. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Haha, I saw a news item on Slate.com and without my glasses, this: Iran Starts Fueling Nuclear Reactor at first glance it looked a lot like the e in "Fueling" was a c, and the l was a k... Iran Starts Fuing Nuclear Reactor and I thought for a moment, hey, the media finally got it right __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web**

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XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	A nuclear power plant for power and one for making a bomb are too different things. The Bushehr plant is a low grade reactor, and besides the Russians are providing and removing the fuel. The thing has been on the go for 30 odd year. I think Israel is just thumping its drum on this. Now I'm not saying Iran doesn't want nukes and that it isn't trying to make them but Bushehr has nothing to do with this. __________________

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Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	The power of the atom is not restricted to one nation or another. If Iran wants to use nuclear energy power plants, who are we to say otherwise? Now, should spend uranium rods be weaponized, Iran's nuclear program should be wiped off the face of the Earth...

08-22-10, 10:23 AM	#12
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Possibly this particular reactor is low-grade...... but there is always the possibility of using ancillary material to a great variety of weapons... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

08-22-10, 11:13 AM	#14
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	My point was that the Bushehr reactor isn't capable of enriching or producing enriched uranium or plutonium, so I don't get the big deal of it going nuclear. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I really don't see Israel or anyone else for that matter doing anything militarily until there is overpowering evidence to show that the enrichment process has started. Even then a lot will depend on how major players such as Russia and China are feeling at the time. Nobody is going to risk a possible escalation to a nuclear exchange over Iran. Now if the major players can agree on a way forward, acceptable to them all.....all options would be on the table. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!