Is Iran justified in wanting to have nukes?
471832
Interesting question.\n\nAt the moment the truth is that Iran is stating absolutely that it doesn't want 'Nukes', instead it is claiming a right to develop a nuclear capacity for peaceful power generation. With the price of oil rising globally this seems a sensible strategy.\n\nOf course the problem is that this could be masking a drive for the development of nuclear weaponry.  \n\nIs this justified?  Well there are two schools of thought.  \nThe first is that for defence purposes it is.  Iran is a developed nation in the Middle East and one of its neighbours, Israel has a nuclear capability.  Iran could justifiably argue that it requires a nuclear deterrent to counter that of Israelis.\n\nThe second is that no, it's not.  Iran has been explicitly threatening to the West and Israel (whom it said it intended to 'wipe off the map') and whilst the rest of the world are looking to dismantle nuclear stock piles, it is incongruous for a nation to be building a nuclear capability.\n\nNot sure of the answer, but hope this helps.
402581
It shouldn't be a first option.  The ideal situation would be an internal revolution in Iran, I can't imagine that the average Iranian is terribly happy with Ahmadinejad and Khamenei though the Iranian police state has so far been able to keep them in power.  I think that diplomatic options need to be exhausted before military options are exercised, but it is up to Iran how far this goes.  If they allow the IAEA in to monitor and verify their claim that they are trying to generate Nuclear power for civilian purposes (which all current evidence indicates is not the case) then the world will probably let them do so, however if Iran begins deploying and/or exporting Nuclear Weapons they will have to be stopped, and it would be imprudent to take any option off the table before their intentions are known.
478733
Yep. If one nation posseses nuclear weapons, what gives it the right to forbid nuclear weapons to other nations? Dont get me wrong, I dont approve of any nuclear weapons at all, but if the Iranians want them, then its their right.\n\n\npeace
443268
iran deserves nuclear weapons?\n\nare you retarded?
43445
I dont think Iran looks for nukes now as they always claim they are looking for nuclear plants for electricity but it is also true that the process of enrichment of uranium will enable Iran to make nukes specially with blue prints that CIA gave Iran for making nukes some years ago.\nit also must be noted that after decompositon of USSR there are vast amount of uranium on sale on underground military black market and Iran was able to buy some and I think it already have and also Iran has missles which can target Israel from its northern borders so if they really want to wipe Israel they can.\nFact that I want to tell is some of famous Israel leaders are born and grown in Iran and Israel is originally enemy of arab countries which Iranians have problems with them for so long.\n The most hostile act of Iranian governments is some support for anti israel groups specially palastinians which I think is comparable with US budget for overthrowing Iran government and I think both parties gain more from each other.\nits exactly similar to cold war where both parties have nukes but the only output was some James Bond movies.
138749
The rest of the world is willing to let Iran have nuclear power; that's not the problem.  The problem is that Iran has proven itself to be a rogue nation that produces and harbors terrorists.  The blatant hatred that Iran has for anything Western is reason enough to doubt its motives when it comes to the development of nuclear energy.  As I said, the rest of the world is willing to allow Iran to have nuclear power, provided that it is willing to allow UN inspectors access to verify that Iran's motives and capabilities are peaceful.  Iran is unwilling to allow this. That's why the rest of the world is skeptical of Iran.
893248
If they are smart enough NEVER...\nAs long as there is no proof of nuclear weapons being build,there is no reason for someone to attack Iran...
631994
No it is not hypocrisy. \nIt is basic MILITARY strategy.\nThe countries that have nuclear weapons have advantage to the countries that do not.\nSo their priority NUMBER 1 is too keep as few countries from acquiring nukes as possible.\n\nTrust me if the tables were turned and and Iran had nukes but US did not -- Iran would do all in its power to stop US from developing nukes.\n\nPragmatic and correct military strategy that would be used by  all countries if they had a chance cannot be hypocritical.
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.
385099
We do not consider the proliferation of nuclear technology for WMD's progress.  When Iran is sitting on one of the largest known oil reserves on Earth the idea she would spend enormous resources to build nuclear power plants is not credible.  \n\nYour President's threats to destroy Israel don't reassure us that your intentions are peaceful. For me your comment that God only shines in Iran suggests your religion and/or culture is superior to mine.  Persons who believe their God only shines on them can use that to justify bad things.    \n\nProgress can take place in many areas that don't threaten the existence of life on our planet. Americans and the world would rejoice if an Iranian found a cure for cancer,  or even the common cold, and we would all hold you in our hearts forever. \n\nIt is not Iranian progress we are concerned about, it is survival
1022988
I think no country should do this.But as long as there are several countries who are allowed to use nuclear energy,Iran has also every right to.
530639
Viva, Kabobb, people like you would get us killed. Iran doesn't deserve nuclear weapons. \nLet's put it this way. You have an enemy who you know hates you with a burning passion, I mean wants you dead and would probably roll around jubilantly in your blood. Now, let's say you learn that they're aquiring a bomb, they say they just want it for decoration in their front yard, modern art, but you know they only want to blow up your house, killing you and your entire family. Now, would you say, "Oh, they deserve to have that bomb, it's just for decoration. They even let people inspect their home to prove they weren't going to actually use the bomb"?\nBe honest, would you still be saying that?
880890
England is entitled to its Nuclear program in my opinion because it was a part of the Great three in WWII.  I dislike Iran getting ahold of the nuke because of the numerous middle east wars and a country like that would not hesitate a first launch.
564024
yes iran should be able to have a nuke. and we should deliver it to them by air, and maybe one for syria, palestine, and turkey oh and no korea. good people in those countries should start packing up and moving out
327106
No. Iran's radical theocrats want a nuclear weapon. (It gnaws at them that Israel has nuclear weapons. It is Israel's nuclear weapons that have deterred attacks from her neighbors.) They have no legitimate need for nuclear energy. They have more than enough oil to cover their energy needs. They use the excuse of a "right" to nuclear technology to drum up support among Iranians for the government (which is otherwise disliked/hated by the majority of Iranians). \n\nIran is stalling for more time to strengthen their bargaining position. (They've done fairly well for themselves thus far. The talks have been ongoing for three years now.) So far they haven't overly miscalculated, but that doesn't mean the world's patience isn't wearing thin. What happens next is up to Iran. Russia and China won't be able to perpetually block meaningful efforts within the UN to address the problem.\n\nI don't think the US will attack Iran's nuclear facilities, but I wouldn't be surprised if Israel did so. Contrary to what many think, Israel will do what they feel is in their best interests whether or not the US condones it. What will the fallout be? Not much. There will be condemnations from Arab and Muslim governments, but the Iranians have two things against them. They aren't Arabs, and they aren't Sunnis.
100641
If the Iranian students, took holds of nuclear technology, I would be moderately sure they would use it for the benefit of the Persian nation. In the hands of the current Iranian regime, this technology will be used most of all for the sake of destruction. Yes, the Iranian people have every right to enjoy the benefits of the modern science. They would be denied those rights by their fanatical leaders who would use them as a safe guard against the US intervention, and as a threat to Israel, among other countries. That is why, they should not be allowed to have it, it is as stupid, as was making a peace agreement with  Hitler. And it is, once again, the leaders who make the common citizens suffer from their fanatism.\nSo that is my view: the Iranian people should have the nuclear technology, after they change the regime and put sane people to take care of their needs, and not of the needs of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Hizbollah that care not about the Persian nation in the first place.
404607
I think it's intuitive that more countries with nukes is something that should be discouraged by the world community, but the countries that already have them don’t want to get rid of them unless its mutual as with Russia and the US over the past decade.  I also think it’s a matter of the stability of the countries that now may obtain nuclear weapons.  Russia and China are downright stable compared to Iran and N Korea.