Iran passed a significant milestone in its quest for nuclear power status yesterday when it received a first delivery of enriched uranium from Russia, allowing for the completion of a long-delayed reactor at Bushehr.
The head of Iran's atomic energy organisation, Gholamreza Aghazadeh, announced that 80 tonnes of fuel had been received, with further consignments expected in the next two months.
The delivery appeared to signal a weakening of the international coalition opposing Iranian nuclear ambitions which the US and its allies suspect are aimed at building an atomic bomb.
It also means Iran is just months away from having its first nuclear power station, after years of delays. The Russian contractors building the Bushehr plant, which will be used to generate electricity, say it could be operational within six months.
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We can always bomb Iran if we need to. I'm sure the Israelis will be more than happy to let us know if we need to.
I'm not sure what to think about Russia sending over the material, though, other than they seem to be stirring the pot a lot lately.
I'm not sure what to think about Russia sending over the material, though, other than they seem to be stirring the pot a lot lately.
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Duty a mountain; Death a feather.
One of these days I'll start off slow...