Iran to allow inspection of suspected nuclear arms development site by IAEA - Polidicks

[quote] [img]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/58738000/gif/_58738852_iran_nuclear464x290_v2.gif[/img] Iran has said it will allow international inspectors access to its Parchin military complex, according to the ISNA news agency, after the head of the UN nuclear watchdog raised concerns about activities at the site. The Iranian news agency reported on Tuesday that Iran's diplomatic mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna had confirmed that inspectors could visit the site. "Parchin is a military site and accessing it is a time-consuming process, therefore visits cannot be allowed frequently ... We will allow the IAEA to visit it one more time," the statement said. AN IAEA team were denied access to Parchin during high-level talks in Tehran in February. The statement did not set a date for a further visit, while Iranian diplomats and IAEA officials have not commented on the statement. Yukiya Amano, the head of the IAEA, said on Monday that Iran had tripled its monthly production of higher-grade enriched uranium and expressed "serious concerns" about possible military dimensions to Tehran's atomic activities. Iran says that it is developing nuclear technology for peaceful civilian purposes. But an IAEA report last year said that Iran had built a large containment chamber at Parchin, southeast of Tehran, to conduct explosives tests that were "strong indicators" of efforts to develop a nuclear device. Parchin is a weapons development site owned by Iran's Defence Industries Organisation, a group of state-owned military companies. The IAEA was granted access to parts of the facility in November 2005, and a subsequent report documented no "unusual activities" nor the presence of nuclear material. Mounting pressure Sadegh Zibakalam, a professor of political science at Tehran University, told Al Jazeera there was "nothing" to suggest that the county was seeking to acquire nuclear weapons and said some Iranians may have voted in last week's parliamentary elections as a show of support for their government in the face of mounting international pressure. "There are some observers who stated that one of the reasons why some Iranians voted last week was in order to say to the US and Israeli governments that as Iranians they are backing their own government," said Zibakalam. Asked about the threat of a possible strike on Iran, he responded: "What is a military strike going to achieve?" The US and its Western allies are seeking Russian and Chinese backing to rebuke Iran at the week-long IAEA board meeting, that began on Monday, over its failure to address the agency's growing concerns. Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, reiterated his country's concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions in a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the powerful pro-Israel lobbying group, and in talks with US President Barack Obama in Washington. "We leave all options on the table and containment is not an option. The Jewish state will not allow those who seek Israel's destruction the means to achieve that goal. A nuclear-armed Iran must be stopped." In an earlier address to AIPAC, Obama called on Israel to allow time for diplomatic efforts and sanctions to work and cautioned against “loose talk of war”. Iran's refusal to curb sensitive atomic work that can have both civilian and military applications has drawn increasingly tough UN and Western sanctions against the major oil producer. [/quote] link - [url]http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/03/2012368115828978.html[/url] I hope this eases tensions.

I read that at first as Iran to allow inspection of nuclear arms by IKEA. :v:

[QUOTE=napalm_bomb;35018984]I read that at first as Iran to allow inspection of nuclear arms by IKEA. :v:[/QUOTE] You need reading glasses.

Will the US still back down after the findings are out?

[QUOTE=Alien_23;35019058]Will the US still back down after the findings are out?[/QUOTE] Probably not, but it will ease tensions.

[QUOTE=napalm_bomb;35018984]I read that at first as Iran to allow inspection of nuclear arms by IKEA. :v:[/QUOTE] I wanna see the instructions for building the gieger counter.

[QUOTE=Auth;35018969]link - [url]http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/03/2012368115828978.html[/url] I hope this eases tensions.[/QUOTE] This won't ease tensions. It never eases tensions. Iran has been nothing but friendly and compliant with its' nuclear development and the US & EU just pile on more sanctions and harsh words. Sadly, very sadly, this will change not much if anything at all. Especially if Israel is seriously considering a strike.

Just wondering, why did Iran decide to allow them access now instead of when they first requested access? Not trying to point fingers or anything but that raises suspicion personally. Also, "But Soltaniyeh also indicated that such an inspection visit is conditional on agreement about the broader framework for cooperation on clearing up suspicions of a past nuclear weapons program. "In principle we have already accepted that when this text is concluded we will take these steps," Soltaniyeh said."

And after they leave, the invasion begins? just like Irak.

[QUOTE=tesher07;35021629]Just wondering, why did Iran decide to allow them access now instead of when they first requested access? Not trying to point fingers or anything but that raises suspicion personally.[/QUOTE] If they hadn't let it be inspected at all you'd have been suspicious. They're damned if they do, damned if they don't.

[QUOTE=Bucketboy;35022302]And after they leave, the invasion begins? just like Irak.[/QUOTE] There was a percentage of stockpiled weapon that were unaccounted for, and while searches turned up nothing on an Iraqi weapons program it only took four years for Bush to rally the country for war on the pretense that they were an imminent threat..

None of this shit would be happening if they let it be inspected the first time it was requested. Let's hope the inspectors aren't suddenly barred from accessing a room or two.

I think this all was just Iran trying to keep some military "sovereignty" somehow, but they have to accept the fact that, just like the USSR and the US, nothing is secret when it comes to nuclear capabilities. We inspect Russian sites (modern times) and they inspect ours, it's just part of the game.

What the US and EU seem to be unaware of is that Iran has no obligation to let them or the UN inspect these facilities. I have yet to see any evidence that Iran is actually developing nuclear weapons, and even if they were why can't they have them? If the claim is that they may end up in the hands of religious zealots, why are we not threatening to take them from Israel's or Pakistan's hands? This whole thing is a farce.

The article does not mention any "nuclear arms devlopment site[s]", despite what the title the OP came up with implies. Iran is allowing the UN to inspect a military complex which the west suspects (read: pulled out of their ass) hosts devlopment of nuclear arms.

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;35019875]This won't ease tensions. It never eases tensions. Iran has been nothing but friendly and compliant with its' nuclear development and the US & EU just pile on more sanctions and harsh words. Sadly, very sadly, this will change not much if anything at all. Especially if Israel is seriously considering a strike.[/QUOTE] And sadly no one will understand because all they do is watch Fox or CNN.

[QUOTE=Megafan;35025531]If the claim is that they may end up in the hands of religious zealots, why are we not threatening to take them from Israel's or Pakistan's hands? This whole thing is a farce.[/QUOTE] Something to do with how Iran has been conducting themselves? The whole "wipe Israel off the face of the map" and the confirmation of their support for those pesky terrorist groups.

[QUOTE=ghosevil;35030612]Something to do with how Iran has been conducting themselves? The whole "wipe Israel off the face of the map" and the confirmation of their support for those pesky terrorist groups.[/QUOTE] And Israel threatens pre-emptive strikes against Iran and supports the extremist settlers in the West Bank, what's your point? Is that the criteria you have for whether or not a country is 'allowed' to have nuclear weapons? Seems odd that you'd only apply it to Iran, really.

[QUOTE=ghosevil;35030612]Something to do with how Iran has been conducting themselves? The whole "wipe Israel off the face of the map" and the confirmation of their support for those pesky terrorist groups.[/QUOTE] I love how even after that quote by Ahmed was proved incorrect, you still use it as a detriment. Even Israel supports terrorism, did you read about those scientists, or weren't you paying attention for two weeks.

I don't want a theocracy to have nuclear weapons.

[QUOTE=Auth;35030849]I don't want a theocracy to have nuclear weapons.[/QUOTE] Pakistan and Israel would like a word with you.

[QUOTE=Megafan;35030876]Pakistan and Israel would like a word with you.[/QUOTE] Okay, and thus far those nations have proven themselves worthy of the technology. I don't want Iran becoming a nuclear power, and I don't want another theocracy getting nukes.

[QUOTE=Auth;35030910]Okay, and thus far those nations have proven themselves worthy of the technology. I don't want Iran becoming a nuclear power, and I don't want another theocracy getting nukes.[/QUOTE] Pretty shoddy reasoning, that. "Other countries I don't like were capable of having them, but I don't want Iran to have them anyway."

I really don't understand why people think an Israel-Iran war would be possible, the logistics of it would be fucking impossible unless the US navy had the entire country sieged. Israel and Iran are kind of far apart and have a bunch of countries who hate them in between.

[QUOTE=Megafan;35030929]Pretty shoddy reasoning, that. "Other countries I don't like were capable of having them, but I don't want Iran to have them anyway."[/QUOTE] My reasoning, I don't like Iran's government and I dont trust them at all.

[QUOTE=Auth;35030985]My reasoning, I don't like Iran's government and I dont trust them at all.[/QUOTE] And I'm sure at this point they don't trust the US or Israel either, and with good reason.

[QUOTE=Megafan;35030999]And I'm sure at this point they don't trust the US or Israel either, and with good reason.[/QUOTE] Whats your point?

[QUOTE=Auth;35031027]Whats your point?[/QUOTE] That your reasoning isn't very sound.

[QUOTE=Megafan;35031033]That your reasoning isn't very sound.[/QUOTE] My reasoning is sound, because I'm not the American government, nor am I the Israeli government.

[QUOTE=Megafan;35025531]What the US and EU seem to be unaware of is that Iran has no obligation to let them or the UN inspect these facilities. I have yet to see any evidence that Iran is actually developing nuclear weapons, and even if they were why can't they have them? If the claim is that they may end up in the hands of religious zealots, why are we not threatening to take them from Israel's or Pakistan's hands? This whole thing is a farce.[/QUOTE] IAEA, not the US government. And it's a military site so they will freely forbid them from accessing certain areas. It's a lovely gesture but everyone knows they're not going to lay all their cards on the table. Also if you really have not comprehended the practicality of the situation, allow me to spell it out once more. When a country has Nuclear weapons, it is near impossible to get them to disarm through diplomatic means, the next best option is good relations then an overwhelming threat that puts them in an MAD situation. When they are developing Nuclear weapons, it's far easier to get them to stop developing than to disarm so preventing them from having Nukes is possible. Also rather than Israel or Pakistan, Brazil and Turkey are far more comparable. Because they don't seem like the type we're going to war with though, are you concerned about them though?