IAEA Finally Admits Iran is Developing Nuclear Weapons

If the IAEA chair says it will people finally listen? No one did when Israel or France did, so I suspect this announcement will go largely unheard.

IAEA Chairman Mohamed El Baradei told the BBC that he suspects Iran is actively seeking nuclear weapons. This is contrary to previous statements and Iran’s position, which is that all nuclear research and development is for peaceful electricity production.

He said that: “The ultimate aim of Iran, as I understand it, is they want to be recognized as a major power in the Middle East. This is to them the road to get that recognition, to get that power and prestige.” (BBC)

He also said that nuclear deterrence would not work on Islamic terrorist groups, such as those that would use the bomb in Israel, Europe, or the United States. Iran is known to support these terrorist groups, such as Hamas and Hezbollah. The world is taking a big risk by allowing this program to continue unchecked.