do you think iran has a nuclear weapon?
369785
They need approximately 3,000 more centrifuges to spin the gas made from uranium ore to reach 90% enrichment, today they stand at 3.5%. After that technical hurdle, it'll take them 1 to 2 more years to engineer the trigger or firing mechanism and to make a device small enough to be carried by an aircract or missile.\n\nThe current estimate is centrifuges by end of 2007.\nTrigger mechanism between 2009-2010\nEngineered for 'delivery' by 2012\n\nThey're close, but not very close, in fact, they're right on schedule to the timeframe analysts have been predicting for over a year now.
309123
I think so. Iran is just advancing in chemical technology, just like Russia, India and Israel.
53857
I am an iranian...here everybody thinks that iran`s nuclear activity is peaceful at least this is what the governers say...i wonder if iran has the technology to make nuclear weapons but i dont believe that they can make atomic bombs! \n\nbut believe me iranians are not those kind of people to attack a country or sth...all iranians are kind people and we love living in peace because we have suffered a deadly war before and here nobody likes to see a new war!!!
276208
Yes it has. It has had a nuclear weapon since the 70s. The main plant is called Daydamona and there are others.
877466
i just wanna say if the USA started a war with Iran.Iran well win.......and Iran well be the new strongest country in the world instead of the USA\nhope so
545838
You asking if i think it is OK for a country to procure nuclear technology to be used to produce electricity? If that is your question then my answer is yes. They have every right to do that.\nIf you are asking do I think Iran wants to build a nuclear weapon with that technology that they may use on Israel then I say perhaps.\nThe entire world needs to keep an eye on Iran not just the United States. With Iraq being in the state that it is right now it is just a land grab away from Iran.
148306
Why does Iran, one of the largest producers of oil in the world need nuclear energy?  They should stop trying to make nuclear weapons.
406795
Iran has only managed to refine a very small amount of material for a bomb.  The experts say they do not have anywhere enough to create a bomb yet.  If the UN and the USA are smart they will never give Iran the time to finish.
779771
Nice ideal, but absolutely impossible. If I was an Iranian Leader, I wouldn't even think about it until I saw several American leaders convicted & successfully impeached. He is well aware our leaders speak with forked tongues.\n\nBy the way, what about this alleged nuclear weapons development? Is it any more real than what was in Iraq? It's the same people saying it, folks. Think. They were never found in Iraq because they never existed. You can hide a bomb, or several bombs, where they are difficult to find. Not true for the facilities that make them. Iran has a facility to enrich uranium for power plants.But nothing has been found suggesting bomb grade uranium, or the facilities to make it. And they are under constant inspection. think.
322683
If told that some countries had nuclear weapons you would barely even bat an eyelash as you know that the country would use that technology for defence purposes only, such as Canada.  Other countries with this ability would make you sweat blood.  Giving Iran nuke ability is like putting a madman in a crowded shopping mall with a machine gun.\n\nIran is now testing very advanced missiles that have nuke capabilities........you better be bothered.
458954
Iran has right to have the nulcear power if us, and other countries have. There is possibility of use of nuclear power against any country from the other countreis too.
707921
Iran is trying to become a legitimate  player in the middle east, We declared Iraq, Iran and North Korea.. We invaded one (Iraq), we are at a stand still with North Korea, and Iran is probably thinking ,,,,If I want to get america to take us seriously..We need a Nuclear weapon...So I understand their motivation. They feel  a nuclear weapon equals respect...Sadly, from us it probably does....
433489
To answer this you must have some expertise in the field of Nuclear technology. The worst thing to do is to reply and just answer. This is dangerous. You have to see things from different angles and try to analyze them. Yes, Iran has joined the nuclear gang in Uranium enrichment only i n a very low degree. It is the 10th country to get its hand on the Technology. However Iran is long away from becoming a Nuclear threat with Nuclear bombs and missiles.\n\nThe theocratic government in Iran is using this to oppress the Iranian Opposition and reformists in Iran. Do you think if USA was sure that Iran had Nuclear weapons, he would even wait a second? Come on guys.\n\nWith all the hatred that I have towards the Ayatollahs and I wish them fall by Iranian resistance, I condemn any attack on Iranian soil. To complete this, let's not forget that USA is the only country so far using the Nuclear bomb on Civilians. Now whether Iran wants to get their hands on the bomb or it wants it for Civil  purposes, it is a questions for coming days but the fact is that USA has used it in the past. \n\nIn my opinion, crazy people like Bush, Ahmadinejad and Bin Laden should take a family picture together as bloodthirsty- Vicious people of our beautiful planet. If we get rid of these extremists all, we can breathe in a free world. Long live Socialism and freedom!
611542
difficult question, because although i agree with the sentiment that America has them, and has used them.. they have also bore witness to them. they know the nuclear power, have been humbled by it and its power and there are people in the government that wont let it be used to whimsically again.\n\nIran on the other hand, feel oppressed, hard done by even internationally. they are angry and you know what they say in cartoons about deadly weapons being in the wrong hands?!\n\ni just think we have seen in the past (Vietnam) and present - examples of countries that the USA would've used this destructive power against, but haven't. Would Iran be so self controlling when vying for 'respect'? would they use it as a tool of persuasion?\n\nI personally feel alittle uncomfortable that a country that has so many people baying for western blood could posses such a weapon (i mean, isn't it technically our governments that are at war?)\n\nSo even though I'm not happy that America See's its self as the worlds police force (shouldn't that be the UN?), i think it is a case of 'Better the Devil you Know'.
399223
Lots.  They have a sizable military.  However, as in the case between the Iran/Iraq war during the early 90s, Iran is capable of recruiting thousands of civilians as religious zealots that don't mind the role of bullet catcher.  Rather scary.  In the past war, they were not given weapons and carried their own death shawls with them.
549897
Iran only has the capability (at the moment) to make a dirty bomb rather than a full nuclear device.\n\nWhy wont use one if they get it is that pretty much the rest of the world will turn Iran into a crater - the nuclear taboo would galvanise the world against them to immense proportions. Anyone they are likely to launch against is also likely to be a nuclear power.\n\nThe leaders in Iran are on to a good thing and are unlikely to risk losing this.  Aggressive rhetoric has been part of Arab/Islamic culture for decades - the very definition of sabre rattling.\n\nPeace out
436266
I think Iran is a terrorist nation.