What could possibly go wrong? Origin of Iran's nuclear program

[Delta4Embassy]

Sixty Years of Atoms for Peace and Iran s Nuclear Program Brookings Institution

"On December 8, 1953, President Eisenhower delivered his “Atoms for Peace” speech before the United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, Eisenhower remarked that “…if a danger exists in the world, it is a danger shared by all; and equally, that if hope exists in the mind of one nation, that hope should be shared by all.” Eisenhower recognized the paradoxical danger and promise offered by the atomic age: on one hand, the militarization of the atom for nuclear weapons and, on the other hand, the peaceful utilization of the atom to produce energy. Atoms for Peace provided technology and educational resources for states wanting civilian nuclear programs. As a participant in the program, Atoms for Peace laid the foundation for Iran’s nuclear program beginning in 1957. Today, given the concerns about Iran’s nuclear program, it is worthwhile to examine how much Atoms for Peace contributed to Iran’s nuclear program, specifically the elements that have concerned the international community most.

Hopeful that the peaceful atom could prevail, Eisenhower proposed that “governments principally involved, to the extent permitted by elementary prudence, should begin now and continue to make joint contributions from their stockpiles of normal uranium and fissionable material to an international atomic energy agency.” Eisenhower’s speech set into motion the creation of the Atoms for Peace program. This visionary program was based on a bargain between the United States and developing states. The United States provided research reactors, fuel and scientific training to developing countries wanting civilian nuclear programs. In exchange, recipient states committed to only use the technology and education for peaceful, civilian purposes. "

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[Manonthestreet]

So Eisenhower didn't want them to have a bomb either

 

[mudwhistle]

Sixty Years of Atoms for Peace and Iran s Nuclear Program Brookings Institution

"On December 8, 1953, President Eisenhower delivered his “Atoms for Peace” speech before the United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, Eisenhower remarked that “…if a danger exists in the world, it is a danger shared by all; and equally, that if hope exists in the mind of one nation, that hope should be shared by all.” Eisenhower recognized the paradoxical danger and promise offered by the atomic age: on one hand, the militarization of the atom for nuclear weapons and, on the other hand, the peaceful utilization of the atom to produce energy. Atoms for Peace provided technology and educational resources for states wanting civilian nuclear programs. As a participant in the program, Atoms for Peace laid the foundation for Iran’s nuclear program beginning in 1957. Today, given the concerns about Iran’s nuclear program, it is worthwhile to examine how much Atoms for Peace contributed to Iran’s nuclear program, specifically the elements that have concerned the international community most.

Hopeful that the peaceful atom could prevail, Eisenhower proposed that “governments principally involved, to the extent permitted by elementary prudence, should begin now and continue to make joint contributions from their stockpiles of normal uranium and fissionable material to an international atomic energy agency.” Eisenhower’s speech set into motion the creation of the Atoms for Peace program. This visionary program was based on a bargain between the United States and developing states. The United States provided research reactors, fuel and scientific training to developing countries wanting civilian nuclear programs. In exchange, recipient states committed to only use the technology and education for peaceful, civilian purposes. "

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We helped Iran before a crazy Theocratic regime took over the country, no thanks to President Jimmy Carter (D).

Back in 1967 Iran wasn't a sponsor of terrorism.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

"In 1967, the United States supplied Iran with a 5 megawatt nuclear research reactor along with highly enriched uranium to fuel the reactor, housed at the TRNC. The reactor, under safeguards, had the capability to produce up to 600 grams of plutonium per year in spent fuel. Akbar Etemad, deemed the father of Iran’s nuclear program, later revealed that the TNRC was the site of experiments with chemically extracting plutonium. Iran also admitted to using the reactor in the early 1990s for the production of small amounts of Polonium-210, a radioactive substance that can be used to start a chain reaction inside a nuclear weapon.

However, Iran states the production of Polonium-210 was used for research on production of neutron sources to be used in radio isotopic thermoelectric generators, not nuclear weapons. Moreover, the TRNC is thought to be the location of earlier Iranian experiments on enriching uranium through laser isotope separation, a method that Iran appears to have been researching since the mid-1970s. Whatever Iran’s true intentions with the TRNC, it seems clear that the technology provided by the United States allowed Iran to further its nuclear program in ways that went beyond what was originally intended."

 

[mudwhistle]

"In 1967, the United States supplied Iran with a 5 megawatt nuclear research reactor along with highly enriched uranium to fuel the reactor, housed at the TRNC. The reactor, under safeguards, had the capability to produce up to 600 grams of plutonium per year in spent fuel. Akbar Etemad, deemed the father of Iran’s nuclear program, later revealed that the TNRC was the site of experiments with chemically extracting plutonium. Iran also admitted to using the reactor in the early 1990s for the production of small amounts of Polonium-210, a radioactive substance that can be used to start a chain reaction inside a nuclear weapon.

However, Iran states the production of Polonium-210 was used for research on production of neutron sources to be used in radio isotopic thermoelectric generators, not nuclear weapons. Moreover, the TRNC is thought to be the location of earlier Iranian experiments on enriching uranium through laser isotope separation, a method that Iran appears to have been researching since the mid-1970s. Whatever Iran’s true intentions with the TRNC, it seems clear that the technology provided by the United States allowed Iran to further its nuclear program in ways that went beyond what was originally intended."

Quit spamming and make your point

 

[Delta4Embassy]

"In 1967, the United States supplied Iran with a 5 megawatt nuclear research reactor along with highly enriched uranium to fuel the reactor, housed at the TRNC. The reactor, under safeguards, had the capability to produce up to 600 grams of plutonium per year in spent fuel. Akbar Etemad, deemed the father of Iran’s nuclear program, later revealed that the TNRC was the site of experiments with chemically extracting plutonium. Iran also admitted to using the reactor in the early 1990s for the production of small amounts of Polonium-210, a radioactive substance that can be used to start a chain reaction inside a nuclear weapon.

However, Iran states the production of Polonium-210 was used for research on production of neutron sources to be used in radio isotopic thermoelectric generators, not nuclear weapons. Moreover, the TRNC is thought to be the location of earlier Iranian experiments on enriching uranium through laser isotope separation, a method that Iran appears to have been researching since the mid-1970s. Whatever Iran’s true intentions with the TRNC, it seems clear that the technology provided by the United States allowed Iran to further its nuclear program in ways that went beyond what was originally intended."

Quit spamming and make your point

We gave Iran their nuclear program when it suited us having a US-puppet regime in place. Now that they're their own country we denounce their nuclear program while failing to mention who gave it to them.

 

[mudwhistle]

"In 1967, the United States supplied Iran with a 5 megawatt nuclear research reactor along with highly enriched uranium to fuel the reactor, housed at the TRNC. The reactor, under safeguards, had the capability to produce up to 600 grams of plutonium per year in spent fuel. Akbar Etemad, deemed the father of Iran’s nuclear program, later revealed that the TNRC was the site of experiments with chemically extracting plutonium. Iran also admitted to using the reactor in the early 1990s for the production of small amounts of Polonium-210, a radioactive substance that can be used to start a chain reaction inside a nuclear weapon.

However, Iran states the production of Polonium-210 was used for research on production of neutron sources to be used in radio isotopic thermoelectric generators, not nuclear weapons. Moreover, the TRNC is thought to be the location of earlier Iranian experiments on enriching uranium through laser isotope separation, a method that Iran appears to have been researching since the mid-1970s. Whatever Iran’s true intentions with the TRNC, it seems clear that the technology provided by the United States allowed Iran to further its nuclear program in ways that went beyond what was originally intended."

Quit spamming and make your point

We gave Iran their nuclear program when it suited us having a US-puppet regime in place. Now that they're their own country we denounce their nuclear program while failing to mention who gave it to them.

Correct me if I'm wrong but are you claiming that the United States will be forever at fault for a plant we helped a friendly nation build and then was taken over by an enemy?

Dude, what's wrong with you?

 

[Delta4Embassy]

"In 1967, the United States supplied Iran with a 5 megawatt nuclear research reactor along with highly enriched uranium to fuel the reactor, housed at the TRNC. The reactor, under safeguards, had the capability to produce up to 600 grams of plutonium per year in spent fuel. Akbar Etemad, deemed the father of Iran’s nuclear program, later revealed that the TNRC was the site of experiments with chemically extracting plutonium. Iran also admitted to using the reactor in the early 1990s for the production of small amounts of Polonium-210, a radioactive substance that can be used to start a chain reaction inside a nuclear weapon.

However, Iran states the production of Polonium-210 was used for research on production of neutron sources to be used in radio isotopic thermoelectric generators, not nuclear weapons. Moreover, the TRNC is thought to be the location of earlier Iranian experiments on enriching uranium through laser isotope separation, a method that Iran appears to have been researching since the mid-1970s. Whatever Iran’s true intentions with the TRNC, it seems clear that the technology provided by the United States allowed Iran to further its nuclear program in ways that went beyond what was originally intended."

Quit spamming and make your point

We gave Iran their nuclear program when it suited us having a US-puppet regime in place. Now that they're their own country we denounce their nuclear program while failing to mention who gave it to them.

Correct me if I'm wrong but are you claiming that the United States will be forever at fault for a plant we helped a friendly nation build and then was taken over by an enemy?

Dude, what's wrong with you?

Shouldn't hate people. But if you're gonna, be sure you're hating the right ones.

 

[mudwhistle]

"In 1967, the United States supplied Iran with a 5 megawatt nuclear research reactor along with highly enriched uranium to fuel the reactor, housed at the TRNC. The reactor, under safeguards, had the capability to produce up to 600 grams of plutonium per year in spent fuel. Akbar Etemad, deemed the father of Iran’s nuclear program, later revealed that the TNRC was the site of experiments with chemically extracting plutonium. Iran also admitted to using the reactor in the early 1990s for the production of small amounts of Polonium-210, a radioactive substance that can be used to start a chain reaction inside a nuclear weapon.

However, Iran states the production of Polonium-210 was used for research on production of neutron sources to be used in radio isotopic thermoelectric generators, not nuclear weapons. Moreover, the TRNC is thought to be the location of earlier Iranian experiments on enriching uranium through laser isotope separation, a method that Iran appears to have been researching since the mid-1970s. Whatever Iran’s true intentions with the TRNC, it seems clear that the technology provided by the United States allowed Iran to further its nuclear program in ways that went beyond what was originally intended."

Quit spamming and make your point

We gave Iran their nuclear program when it suited us having a US-puppet regime in place. Now that they're their own country we denounce their nuclear program while failing to mention who gave it to them.

Correct me if I'm wrong but are you claiming that the United States will be forever at fault for a plant we helped a friendly nation build and then was taken over by an enemy?

Dude, what's wrong with you?

Shouldn't hate people. But if you're gonna, be sure you're hating the right ones.

I see where this is going.

It's not our fault. Carter abandoned one of or friends and left him at the mercy of a bunch religious fanatics. As a result, our embassy was taken over and our diplomats taken hostage. I can see the same thing happening today under Obama.

I grow weary of arguing with the America sucks crowd. They always feel that the evil that is perpetrated on us is our fault.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

"In 1967, the United States supplied Iran with a 5 megawatt nuclear research reactor along with highly enriched uranium to fuel the reactor, housed at the TRNC. The reactor, under safeguards, had the capability to produce up to 600 grams of plutonium per year in spent fuel. Akbar Etemad, deemed the father of Iran’s nuclear program, later revealed that the TNRC was the site of experiments with chemically extracting plutonium. Iran also admitted to using the reactor in the early 1990s for the production of small amounts of Polonium-210, a radioactive substance that can be used to start a chain reaction inside a nuclear weapon.

However, Iran states the production of Polonium-210 was used for research on production of neutron sources to be used in radio isotopic thermoelectric generators, not nuclear weapons. Moreover, the TRNC is thought to be the location of earlier Iranian experiments on enriching uranium through laser isotope separation, a method that Iran appears to have been researching since the mid-1970s. Whatever Iran’s true intentions with the TRNC, it seems clear that the technology provided by the United States allowed Iran to further its nuclear program in ways that went beyond what was originally intended."

Quit spamming and make your point

We gave Iran their nuclear program when it suited us having a US-puppet regime in place. Now that they're their own country we denounce their nuclear program while failing to mention who gave it to them.

Correct me if I'm wrong but are you claiming that the United States will be forever at fault for a plant we helped a friendly nation build and then was taken over by an enemy?

Dude, what's wrong with you?

Shouldn't hate people. But if you're gonna, be sure you're hating the right ones.

I see where this is going.

It's not our fault. Carter abandoned one of or friends and left him at the mercy of a bunch religious fanatics. As a result, our embassy was taken over and our diplomats take hostage. I can see the same thing happening today under Obama.

I grow weary of arguing with the America sucks crowd. They always feel that the evil that is perpetrated on us is our fault.

"You reap what you sew."

 

[mudwhistle]

Quit spamming and make your point

We gave Iran their nuclear program when it suited us having a US-puppet regime in place. Now that they're their own country we denounce their nuclear program while failing to mention who gave it to them.

Correct me if I'm wrong but are you claiming that the United States will be forever at fault for a plant we helped a friendly nation build and then was taken over by an enemy?

Dude, what's wrong with you?

Shouldn't hate people. But if you're gonna, be sure you're hating the right ones.

I see where this is going.

It's not our fault. Carter abandoned one of or friends and left him at the mercy of a bunch religious fanatics. As a result, our embassy was taken over and our diplomats take hostage. I can see the same thing happening today under Obama.

I grow weary of arguing with the America sucks crowd. They always feel that the evil that is perpetrated on us is our fault.

"You reap what you sew."

This is true. Problem is, the guilty skate and we're left with the bill.

But in this case our intensions were in the right place and as always, when a president drops the ball our nation suffers.