Iran Takes Major Step Toward Nuclear Armament
- Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:29am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran began loading fuel into the core of its first nuclear power plant on Tuesday, moving closer to the start-up of a facility that the U.S. once hoped to stop over fears of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iranian and Russian engineers started moving nuclear fuel into the main reactor building in August but a reported leak in a storage pool delayed injection of the fuel into the reactor.
“Fuel injection into the core of the reactor has begun,” the state television announced.
The U.S. withdrew its opposition to the plant after Russia satisfied concerns over how it would be fueled and the fate of the spent fuel rods.
Worries remain, however, over Iran’s program to enrich uranium for nuclear fuel since the process can also be used to create weapons grade material.
Iran says the 1,000-megawatt nuclear plant, built with the help of Russia, will begin generating electricity in early 2011 after years of delays.
Under a contract signed between Iran and Russia in 1995, the Bushehr nuclear power plant was originally scheduled to come on stream in July 1999 but the start-up has been delayed repeatedly by construction and supply glitches.
Iranian officials have sporadically criticized Russia for the delays, some calling Moscow an “unreliable partner” and others accusing Russia of using the reactor as a lever in nuclear diplomacy with Iran.
Russia began shipping fuel for the plant in 2007.
At the plant’s inauguration on Aug. 21, Iran’s Vice President Ali Akbar Salehi had said loading the fuel into the reactor core would take place over two weeks and the plant would then produce electricity two months later in November.
Earlier this month, he said that the start up was postponed because of a small leak. Originally there had been speculation that a computer worm found on the laptops of several plant employees might have been behind the delay.
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Comments (63)
CapitalistforGod
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 1:30pmObamaworshioer you have no power to behold or deliver, you are a pitiful little troll, you can’t even spell half of what you say!… LOL!!!…. This goes out to IRAN and obamaworshioer!… “Therefore as I live says the Lord God,surely as you have defiled my Sanctuary with all your detestable things and with all your abominations and your hate towards the God of Israel, therefore God will diminish YOU and withdraw his eye that it shall not spare you, and God also will have no pity!.. A third of you shall die of pestilence and be consumed by famine in the midst of you, a third shall fall by the sword round about you, you will be scattered by the winds and the sword contantly after you!… Then God’s anger will be spent and his wrath towards you will rest and God will be eased and comforted, then and only then shall you know and understand and realize that the Lord God has spoken in his zeal, after God has poured his wrath upon YOU!… And God will make you a desolation and a reproach among the nations and in everyones site who pass by YOU! Repent! Turn to the lord Jesus Christ and his love and safety, otherwise be crushed! I pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Nuff Said! AMEN!
Report Post »patriotsofworkingamerica
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:52pmAnd the tennis match continues. When is this deadly game with these terrorists going to end?! I can hear it now. ” We now have the capability to destroy Israel. I am the 12th Imam. Death to the West and all infidels
Report Post »cabnetdude
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:07pmThe clock begins to tick to the final count. Israel will strike the Iranians. Oil will go to $200 a barrel if you can get it. The American way of life will come to end as we now know it. Our economy, already on the ropes, will collapse. All of this on the watch of the community organizer that will be only to happy to step in with “CHANGE”!
Report Post »powhatan
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:36amBebe does not have a lot of time now….
Report Post »Cabo King
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:14amwere in trouble if we have to wait for Hussain Obama to make a decision on this
Report Post »Deutscher
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:13amI am not a fan of nuclear weapons. But that genie is out if the bottle and putting it back in is one if the great challenges we face. We have given the Iranian regime gifts by attacking their enemy Iraq and putting troops on either side if them. The best hope for peace is a new government and that prospect is currently rather dim.
Report Post »Having said that, from having fuel to greatly the explosive geometry necessary to cause a thermonuclear explosion is a distance. Then it has to be delivered, etc. So cleaning out bunkers in Alabama is a bit premature. The people who are much more worried are the governments in and around the Gulf. They are busy buying our defense technology at a steady pace.
These Muslim nations are more worried about thier Muslim neighbor.
OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:24pmGreat to zsee you back. I’ve reported you as one our “hopefuls.”
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:26pmWecare sekling it to them because we want total warfare. That way, when the nuclear smokes settles, wqe will control most of the woerld’s oil. Resist us then and you’ll starve to death.
Report Post »AMERICANCITIZEN
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:50amAmerica Wake Up!!!!
Report Post »Most Americans do not even realize what this means. They have totally forgotten that feeling of hopelessness and great sadness that ALL felt on 911. I don‘t agree with any of Obama’s policies, but our government over the last 30 years has failed us on this issue, These folks (Mullahs) hate the West, they believe we are the GREAT SATAN along with Israel. I am currently reading about Iran, and it is quite scary, how these people think and what they are willing to do for allah.
They want nuclear weapons for power and trust me they are not scared to use it even if they destroy themselves in the process. As a women, I must encourage all women to read about sharia law and how the women is treated in this country, it is unbeleivable.
God help us
God Bless America
RightPolitically
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:43amAmerica has shown great weakness on this issue of a nuclear Iran. It began with Bush, but The Obama Administration has even less courage or desire to stop them. Going through the UN is an inexcusable waste of time. Wait until these maniacs in Iran blow up a city or two!
Report Post »tatankachief
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:36amRev 6:8 And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed him…
Report Post »alwayssora
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:27amThe people of Alabama who have those bunkers in their yards are busy cleaning them out, getting them ready. We all need to pray for our children and grandchildren. You can bet Obamamamama will keep his hands in his pockets and do NOTHING.
Report Post »Leslie A. Jones
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:04amSad thing. The Americans will take the HEAT, and Obama and his allies will again be escorted on Air Force One. Then they’ll be led to a bunker. Doesn’t that make you like this worthless prez even more! Your right Rational Man.. Israel will act alone. Shame!
Report Post »BobtheMoronsp
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:47amIsrael has airplanes with nuclear weapons sitting on the runway with engines idling.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:28amOur people will help them take off. We have a lot of plants who are warmonering in Israel. It seesm our warmonegr plants here in the USA have drapped their feet too long.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:07amNo worries. Israel will do the dirty work for us, AND take the heat for it. Obama doesn‘t care as long as it doesn’t interfere with his vacations. Besides, he can then jump on the anti-semitism wagon with the rest of his progressive friends. See, it all works out for the best. Except, that is, for the Iranians and Israel.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:26amRational it makes no differnce to our plans whether the USA or Israel strikes Iran. The chaos resulting will bring the global economy to a halt. Then we can step in a save you. People will beg us to bring order back.
Report Post »adifftake
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:52amWhat is this? The twilight zone? We now depend on the Russians to protect us? From the Iranians who hate the Russians and us? Are the Vegas bookmakers giving odds on when Iran will use thier first nuke in a strike at the heart of the Great Satan?
Report Post »AmericanWarrior
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:51amAdd a “Nuclear Iran” to the long list of Obama’s accomplishments..!!.. Thanks a million Obamalamadingdong!
Report Post »captquest
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:31amDon’t mean to make light of this, but this may be appropriate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6LSfNA0a7w
Report Post »papabear108
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:57amTotally appropriate and true. I laughed, but then I realized that ain’t funny. My baby girl is growing up in a very evil world. I am afraid that we are doomed.
Report Post »Okpulot Taha
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:29amCaptain Quest sings, “Don’t mean to make light of this….”
The beauty of Islam will shine so bright
And you will have to see the light
The bomb, the bomb, I’ll get the bomb!
Those Muslims are just about as crazy as Christians!
Okpulot Taha
Report Post »Choctaw Nation
Bigbird1960
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:22amHow are our oil reserves?
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:53ammy big question is WHAT will we do about this? NOTHING? because we can trust russia? OH PLEASE !!!!
Iran and Russia BOTH want to distroy the US and Issael.
May God help us all
Report Post »truth4at
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:52amPray, speak the truth, stock up on our own nucs
Report Post »michelepfaff
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:51amGet on your knees. We are all on the wrong path. I hope I get ‘Broke’ today. I will send a copy the the Prez.
Report Post »Maybe the GEESE Know More than the BEES Know
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:42am“thru the fish eyed lens of tear stained eyes
I can barely define the shape of this moment in time”…from the Final Cut
May God save us from these tyrants.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:58amGod helps those who help themselves!
Report Post »Maybe the GEESE Know More than the BEES Know
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 5:24pmamen!
Report Post »bs detector
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:40amIslamic Imperialism takes another gigantic step forward…but let us keep talking about socialism, shall we? Watch my right hand over here, everybody……(pay no attention to my left).
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:40amOur plan is right on time. Now, we hope you attack Iran. This will bring the world chaos we’ve been working for. I can’t wait to see oil prices at $200 or more per gallon. The USA economy will be toast. But, wqe will take control and clean up the mess for you.
Charbet
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:45amYou’re a nut.
Report Post »Fastpoose
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:53amIt’s not actually nutty if you know about the CLOWARD & PIVEN strategy Mr Beck has taught us about. Tongue and check is the English expression for obamaworshiorer’s opinions, nice one…
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:15amSend a report, please.
Report Post »Knightofhopex
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:07amGotta imagine there’s some tongue in cheek here. It’s obvious the administration has been letting this happen, but if either a war starts with Iran or Isreal is harmed greatly Obama will take total responsibility. Even socialist progressive wackos can’t hope for this.
Let’s not forget that one disasterous war a DEMOCRAT was resopnsible for… you know… Vietnam?
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:20amJust call this nut a nut; he has been challenged and failed. So his constant threats and such are nothing more than hot air.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (mix art)
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:22amFast, you’re smart. Yes we are using their strategies. Really funny thing is that Glenn Beck has taught you about us but you don‘t even recognize what’s happening. I can tell with the stupidity here that we will win much easier than I thought.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:24amSnow thank you for helping us by putting you people back to sleep. It’s true… I and my friends are NOT a danger.
Report Post »Steve Smith
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:55amI wonder what happen if everyone just ignored him every single tme he posted something. I‘m willing to bet money he’d eventually go away.
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 12:22pmSteve, good news. My bosses Nancy Pelosi and Barhy Frank have read what I’ve sent them. I have been told to get ready to move my assignment very soon. All I set out to do on the Blaze has been acccomlished. You all have been totally neurtralized and in total DENIAL asyour post shows.
I‘m sure you’ll miss me. BTW, I’m getting a big jump in my salary. Thanks to all of you. I’ll try to visit you in one of our reeducation camps. (grin)
Report Post »Livingwater
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 1:12pmSo your The GUY… we should all be afraid of. Let me tell you something the truth shall set you free. Obviously you have no idea what your up against.
Report Post »Obamaworshiper
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 2:48pmSince you are not able to spell Worshiper, I’ll spell it correctly and claim the name!
Note: Of course, I do “Not” worship obamadinejad, the worst president in recent history!
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 3:06pm…Who exactly is this “we” you are referring to?
Report Post »And by the way, as a Marine, I can now revoke my defense of your comments posted yesterday on another thread.
Thank you for clarifying your insanity.
egosumverum
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:37amDeath, where is thy sting?
Report Post »thefiremanjoe
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 7:37amAnd it begins!!!!!
Report Post »DrammyCoke
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:14amOn Obama’s watch.
Report Post »papabear108
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:50amPraise the LORD and pass the Ammunition!
Report Post »Knightofhopex
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:03amHallelujah, lock and load!
Report Post »snowleopard3200
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:08amSoon enough, one or more of our cities will disappear within a man made hell of heat, light, and destruction to rival Hiroshima. And Mr Obama will just hand the country over to them just to keep his own position of power.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm (mix art)
Nvrforget
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 9:40amBecause, as we all know, it’s REALLY easy to smuggle an atomic weapon of the size that can destroy a city into the USA, because they sure as hell aren’t going to launch it here since they have no ICBMs.
What Iran does is copy north Korea: They learned that if you build A-bombs you’re safe from American invasion, no matter what you do.
Report Post »sportlock
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 10:32amI wonder if Isreal feels safer on Obamas watch? Now that Iran has Nuclear capabilities, get this, NOW they wanna start up a PEACEFUL space program. Take a stab at what they need for this…
Rockets, rockets capable of carrying a major payload to Isreal….I mean space
Can you say BOOM?
Report Post »Strictlybusiness
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:15amGetting their payload to Isreal wouldn’t be the immediate objective, but merely a by product of being able to get a Nuclear PALOAD TO THE U.S.A….. or the great Satan as they call us.
Report Post »Flashover
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 3:09pmIf they can reach space they can drop it anywhere. They don’t need to reach space to reach Israel, but to reach here they do.
Report Post »psike
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 5:56pm@Major Infidel I can’t think of one person from the right who is paid to be a mole and sit around all day, infiltrating leftist news organizations. Pathetic. All these moles on here are so pathetic. What a waste. You could be doing something productive with your life like the rest of us do. Such a shame. Such bitter, hateful people.
Report Post »AngryTexanFromAmarillo
Posted on October 26, 2010 at 8:53pmIsrael needs to bomb them NOW!
Report Post »truthandlogic
Posted on October 27, 2010 at 1:59amI wish I could have seen Israel before it was turned into a large sheet of glass but I don‘t think I’ll risk being caught in the blast. I just hope they don‘t get the idea to recreate Tom Clancy’s “Sum of all fears”
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