tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203628109129283105.post8992364878318117423..comments2009-10-13T18:17:59.329-04:00Comments on one dimension: re: global polls - 9/10/08MrBrentLessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08950122883252541062noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203628109129283105.post-7419943323834593902009-03-30T16:42:00.000-04:002009-03-30T16:42:00.000-04:00a somewhat interesting and completely overlooked f...a somewhat interesting and completely overlooked fact is that the U.S. actually started Iran on their nuclear development program in the 1950s (and support continued until the fall of the shah in 1979) with their 'Atoms for Peace' program.<BR/><BR/>also, Iran has granted intrusive and snap inspections of its facilities to the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) since 2003. in October of 2007 the head of the IAEA, Mohamed El Baradei stated he had seen "no evidence" of Iran developing nuclear weapons: "Have we seen Iran having the nuclear material that can readily be used into a weapon? No. Have we seen an active weaponization program? No."<BR/><BR/>El Baradei said he was worried about the growing rhetoric from the U.S., which he noted focused on Iran's alleged intentions to build a nuclear weapon rather than evidence the country was actively doing so. El Baradi said if there is actual evidence he would welcome seeing it...MrBrentLessardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08950122883252541062noreply@blogger.com