Originally Posted by 4ager
Originally Posted by djs
Iran probably has the where-with-all to assemble a bomb within a few weeks (they had this capability for several years, according to the Israelis and CIA). All they are doing now is manufacturing more enriched uranium and plutonium for more bombs. Other countries have nuclear weapons as well, including China, India, Pakistan, North Korea and, (surprise) Israel.

True, the US is negotiating with Iran to curtail or control its nuclear program, but we have little real influence over them. Sanctions have hurt, but they've successfully continued with their program. What else can we do, short of war?

I don't believe that the US and the rest of the world really want a war with Iran, it would be bloody, expensive and inconclusive (just as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been). Iran's nuclear facilities are deeply underground, buried deep into mountains (consider Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado - it is designed to withstand a nuclear attack).

So you make the best deal you can and continue monitoring the situation for 10 years or so and then reassess, as required. Not much else that can be done.


Bullschit.


In what way?

That other countries have nuclear weapons? That Israel has nuclear weapons? That the Iranian program is deeply buried? That such facilities (e.g., Cheyenne Mountain) can withstand nuclear attack? That the US is tired of war and the continuing loss of Americans? That international sanctions have hurt Iran, but they've adapted? That no one (including Israel, Europe, the US, Russia, etc.) has been able to control Iran's insatiable desire to have nuclear weapons? That any deal is better than no deal? That oil enbargos have hurt Iran, but have been ineffective?

What specifically is bull [bleep]? Or, are just spitting out your pie hole?