Iran brings forward nuclear timetable

[Chris]

Iran brings forward nuclear timetable
Analysis: If Islamic Republic maintains current pace of uranium enrichment at Natanz, Fordo facilities, it can become nuclear power in two years unless stopped
Published: 07.30.12, 00:05 / Israel Opinion

Iran does not have a nuclear bomb, but if it continues to enrich uranium pace at the current pace, it will become a "nuclear threshold" country within a year. According to intelligence officials, there is a possibility that between mid-2014 and the end of that year the Islamic Republic will become a nuclear power with more than one bomb in its arsenal. To understand how Iran is advancing its nuclear program one must first understand how a nuclear warhead is produced. The production of a nuclear warhead similar to bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima requires some 25 kilos (55 pounds) of highly-enriched natural uranium containing +90% U-235, the fissile isotope of uranium.

The most difficult stage in this process is enriching uranium to a low concentration level (LEU). One nuclear bomb requires 1,600 kilos (3,530 pounds) of low-enriched uranium that has a 3.5-5% concentration of U-235. The next stage is enriching the uranium to a 20% concentration level. Between 220 and 260 kilos (485-573 pounds) of 20% enriched uranium are required to produce weapons grade uranium, which must contain highly enriched uranium (HEU) with an isotopic concentration greater than 90% U-235. Upon reaching this stage, it takes only a few months to produce enough HEU for a number of nuclear bombs.

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[readytogo]

It sounds like Iran is going to have to be "hit" before the November elections. Will the POTUS go along with it to prevent a nuclear Iran?

[mattfivefour]

And THAT, sis, is the question.

[Chris]

It's quite possible that Obama could try to get Israel to wait after the elections and then turn his back on them after that. I hope Israel what they need to do on their own timetable, not Obama's timetable. After, Israel will be on the front line of any attacks when that happens.

[Suzanne]

Praying that Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders allow God to help with their decisions.

[ray neukirch]

I think Netanyahu will know exactly when to strike Iran it will work out perfectly with Gods timing. I just wonder if Mr. O will involve us to the point where it would put the elections in November on hold. After all, he has gone contrary to our Constitution several times without no second thoughts.