Israel: Iran Only Months From Nuclear Weapon genre: Just Jihad
United Press International reports that Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel believes that Iran is mere months from having a nuclear weapon. The fact that Olmert has chosen to make such a public assertion raises the question if Israel is signaling pending military action against Iran. It is difficult to imagine that Israel would allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons.
It is also possible that Israel is attempting to put further pressure on those nations currently negotiating with Iran in order to finalize some negotiated arrangement that prevents Iran's unfettered foray into nuclear weaponry.
The statement further supports fears that the U.S. is in the process of planning for a strike against Iran.
WASHINGTON, May 22 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Iran is only months away from its first nuclear weapon.
Disagreeing with those who say Iran is 5 to 10 years away from being able to make a nuclear weapon, Olmert told CNN, "The technological threshold is very close. It can be measured by months rather than years."
Iran has ignored a U.N. Security Council demand that it stop nuclear-enrichment activities or face possible sanctions, stating it wants nuclear power only for domestic purposes, a claim challenged by mane Western nations.
Daniel DiRito | May 22, 2006 | 8:34 AM
Comments
1 On May 23, 2006 at 9:43 PM, Archie wrote —
"Israel would allow Iran"
I would ask you to question the assumptions underlying your choise of the word "allow."
2 On May 24, 2006 at 10:13 PM, Daniel wrote —
Archie,
If you don't mind, can you explain your objection to the use of the word "allow". I can think of several possibilities but rather than being presumptive, I thought I would inquire.
Thanks for your comment.
Daniel
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