News: Iran *One year away from a Nuclear bomb* according to US officials.

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1982108,00.html

Lets say Obama gets UN sanctions by THIS week(optimistic) and then lets 6 months for the sanctions to take effect; by then Iran *could* be six months away from having the bomb. But what if they are closer, lets say, 6 MONTHS? Then what?

Look I consider myself an moderate Independent, but the truth is that I'm scare for the security of the US and I keep waiting to wake up and see on CNN: "Breaking News, US and Israli forces took down what is to believe a nuclear facility in Iran...". Anyways, what are your thoughts?

From what I heard a week or so ago they are already a nuclear nation and now have the means to build a bomb.I'ma go and try and find it.

I don't get whats the big deal with nuclear bombs. Its deadly and all but they could uses they funds towards other stuff instead of building the bombs

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/02/11/ahmadinejad-says-iran-nuclear-state/

http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=122977§ionid=351020101

See I told ya.They have not made the bomb yet but I'm bettin they can have one in way less than a year!

I don't get whats the big deal with nuclear bombs. Its deadly and all but they could uses they funds towards other stuff instead of building the bombs

shadow13702

I agree but they will not.We would also be stupid to give up our bombs because as soon as we did we would be blown away.Many nations hate america and as much as it pains me to say it we need our nukes.The only way to be nuke free is to get everyone to throw them out and that will never happen.

Is it time to panic yet?

Is it time to panic yet?

LikeHaterade

Hmm if the terrorist have the means to secure one then yes!Irans government has ben linked to helping some of the terrorists get their hands on stuff too.It would take one loose suit case nuke to level a city.

Just because they can build a nuke, doesn't mean a thing. They don't have a delievery system to touch NATO

Is it time to panic yet?

LikeHaterade

Nah. Obama's got it all under control. He's gonna talk ol Ack-Mah-Dean-ajad in to givin em up. That Obama. He's a smooooooth talker.

Is it time to panic yet?

LikeHaterade

No, but I would say it's as good a time as any to start building a bomb shelter and filling it with beef jerky and water.

So does Canada have a target on its head or not?

This is very scary, a number of things are happening in the region that seem to be the lead up to a war;

• United States shipping bombs to the area
• Iran President urging people to leave the captial over "Earthquake" fears
• Sryia arming Hizbullah with Scud missiles
• Israelies warned to leave Egypt

I'm not usually so paranoid about stuff like this but it seems like something serious is beginning. One things for sure, the United States and Israel will never allow Iran to get a nuclear bomb, there will be a war anytime between now and a year.

The leaders are heading for a downfall. The more you create, the more you provoke.

I think we've been hearing this for so many years now. It's another one of those scare tactics the US loves to use. i.e weapons of mass destruction anyone?

I honestly don't think they're dumb enough to USE a nuke if they make one. If they have one so what? India and Pakistan are probably more likely to use their nukes than Iran would be to use their nuke. Ace6301

Yeah, even if they could build a nuke I doubt their capability to successfully deliver one.

[QUOTE="Ace6301"]I honestly don't think they're dumb enough to USE a nuke if they make one. If they have one so what? India and Pakistan are probably more likely to use their nukes than Iran would be to use their nuke. MushroomWig

In that case the US should let Israel deal with it's own problems. They've shown themselves to be capable of military action so there's no need for anyone else to get involved. Ace6301

My thoughts on the matter as well.

Just because they can build a nuke, doesn't mean a thing. They don't have a delievery system to touch NATO

gamedude2020

We're not necessarily concerned with them actually launching the missile towards U.S. or her allies. We're more concerned as to whether they will give the nuclear bomb to the terrorists and the terrorists will put one in a major city.

Yeah, even if they could build a nuke I doubt their capability to successfully deliver one.

urdead18

[QUOTE="gamedude2020"]

Just because they can build a nuke, doesn't mean a thing. They don't have a delievery system to touch NATO

l4dak47

We're not necessarily concerned with them actually launching the missile towards U.S. or her allies. We're more concerned as to whether they will give the nuclear bomb to the terrorists and the terrorists will put one in a major city.

[QUOTE="MushroomWig"][QUOTE="Ace6301"]I honestly don't think they're dumb enough to USE a nuke if they make one. If they have one so what? India and Pakistan are probably more likely to use their nukes than Iran would be to use their nuke. Ace6301

[QUOTE="urdead18"]

Yeah, even if they could build a nuke I doubt their capability to successfully deliver one.

MushroomWig

Well, there was that one time when that one guy said that he wanted to wipe that one city of the map.

who are the U.S to asume anything?MushroomWig

[QUOTE="Ace6301"]In that case the US should let Israel deal with it's own problems. They've shown themselves to be capable of military action so there's no need for anyone else to get involved. LikeHaterade

My thoughts on the matter as well.

There are two real dangers with Iran having a bomb - it could trigger a nuclear arms race in the region, and it can also be used as blackmail on the west and our allies, and make it easier for the mullahs to take risks forcing their influence on neighboring countries, and possibly invade said countries. Saddam Hussein once said that the biggest mistake he ever made was invading Kuwait before he had the bomb. Iran's nuclear bomb ambitions are not just Israel's problem.

[QUOTE="LikeHaterade"]

[QUOTE="Ace6301"]In that case the US should let Israel deal with it's own problems. They've shown themselves to be capable of military action so there's no need for anyone else to get involved. -Sun_Tzu-

My thoughts on the matter as well.

There are two real dangers with Iran having a bomb - it could trigger a nuclear arms race in the region, and it can also be used as blackmail on the west and our allies, and make it easier for the mullahs to take risks forcing their influence on neighboring countries, and possibly invade said countries. Saddam Hussein once said that the biggest mistake he ever made was invading Kuwait before he had the bomb. Iran's nuclear bomb ambitions are not just Israel's problem.

[QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"]

[QUOTE="LikeHaterade"]

My thoughts on the matter as well.

Ace6301

There are two real dangers with Iran having a bomb - it could trigger a nuclear arms race in the region, and it can also be used as blackmail on the west and our allies, and make it easier for the mullahs to take risks forcing their influence on neighboring countries, and possibly invade said countries. Saddam Hussein once said that the biggest mistake he ever made was invading Kuwait before he had the bomb. Iran's nuclear bomb ambitions are not just Israel's problem.

Indeed. Well said.

Don't call him "Mr" though Ace. Ancient Chinese generals don't like that.

Personally, I think the U.S. or Israel will assassinate Iran's President before that happens or encourage certain groups in Iran to take down the current government.

Personally, I think the U.S. or Israel will assassinate Iran's President before that happens or encourage certain groups in Iran to take down the current government.

l4dak47

I'm on the fence in this matter; there are arguments for both sides

Pro-Iran: After the US illegally attacked Iraq according to International Laws, Iran has a right to be worried. Israel having nukes doesn't help either.

Pro-West: Tensions will rise and perhaps Iran would keep testing the West's patience if they can get away with building nukes.

We should give them a bomb.

The amount of paranoia over Iran having a bomb is laughable.

North Korea has nukes and is run by a certifiable nutjob and has been supplying peeps with weapons for decades.

Pakistan has nukes and half the military intelligence apparatus is run by Taliban loving spooks, half the country goes to madrassas shouting death to America, and most of the rest belongs to one group/tribe that has 100s of years of specialization is warring with the other tribes. Meanwhile, 100% of the politicians are clearly corrupt.

Whereas Iran has never invaded anyone, is actually run by very conservative leaders, notwithstanding the puppet they put out front ranting to generate political pride amongst the poor, and only modestly supports other Shiite groups, mainly against Sunni groups, which hate them more than they hate us.

If Iran had a bomb tomorrow, nothing would happen/change.....except maybe then they would be less paranoid about us invading them.

I don't get whats the big deal with nuclear bombs. Its deadly and all but they could uses they funds towards other stuff instead of building the bombs

shadow13702

According to the U.S military there will be an Oil shortage around 2015, and now suddenly Iran is only a year away (strange, considering it was 3 years ago around 6-10 months ago).

Sounds like they're trying to justify military action in order to secure the oil.

[QUOTE="l4dak47"]

Personally, I think the U.S. or Israel will assassinate Iran's President before that happens or encourage certain groups in Iran to take down the current government.

MushroomWig

Well there were probably plans and maybe even some attempts but they might have thought it was an empty threat so they dropped it. However if what they say is true, they definitely would have plans on how to take down Iran if they truly develop one.

If Iran had a bomb tomorrow, nothing would happen/change.....except maybe then they would be less paranoid about us invading them.

SUD123456

The threat may not even be real, but is it worth taking the risk?

[QUOTE="SUD123456"]If Iran had a bomb tomorrow, nothing would happen/change.....except maybe then they would be less paranoid about us invading them.

MushroomWig

The threat may not even be real, but is it worth taking the risk?

Hopefully the threat isn't real cause if Iran destroys Israel then we're going to have some problems.... coughWorldWar3cough..

[QUOTE="MushroomWig"]

[QUOTE="SUD123456"]If Iran had a bomb tomorrow, nothing would happen/change.....except maybe then they would be less paranoid about us invading them.

MystikFollower

The threat may not even be real, but is it worth taking the risk?

Hopefully the threat isn't real cause if Iran destroys Israel then we're going to have some problems.... coughWorldWar3cough..

There is not one super power right now that supports Iran. Maybe a few Middle Eastern countries would be molly-wopped, but it would be far from WW3.STurn21

Russia are supporting Iran, they're the ones who are supplying them with anti-air weapons.