Iran Catch-All | US Build-up in region

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I know it's not your main point, but Iran already has a nominally non-military nuclear program, ie they have a civilian nuclear plant. A cynic would say that it's very expensive window dressing for their military nuclear program giving them some cover as to why they're acquiring nuclear material, nuclear scientists and other dual use equipment.

On the other hand, I think they have three reactors at the current plant or maybe two with one more coming online with plans to build more at other locations, at least before the most current attacks. That's really unnecessary for window dressing.
Yes, and I was just saying I'd be fine with them continuing that if we could get real assurances they aren't pursuing weapons. In other words, the 2015 agreement. But your point is a good one.
 
I'd say an Iran loosely allied with the West, in the mode of Turkey, is the best benefit to the future. No reason that can't happen, although Saturday probably made it less likely. If it does, I'd have no problem with Iran developing a non-military nuclear program. It's a huge country with brilliant people. But I'll always agree weapons capabilities should be limited as much as they possibly can be, whether to Iran or any other nation.
When i was in school in the 70's there seemed to be many iranian kids in chapel hill. You are right that are good people
 
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