Iran installs advanced centrifuges to speed up nuclear work

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In a confidential report, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said 180 so-called IR-2m centrifuges and empty centrifuge casings had been hooked up at the plant near the central town of Natanz. They were not yet operating.

If launched successfully, such machines could enable Iran to significantly speed up its accumulation of material that the West fears could be used to devise a nuclear weapon. Iran says it is refining uranium only for peaceful energy purposes.

Britain's Foreign Office said the IAEA's finding was of "serious concern" while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the report "proves that Iran continues to advance swiftly towards the red line that the prime minister drew in his speech in the United Nations".

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...91K0XD20130221


But....

Power struggle, not nuclear deal, priority for Iranian elite

Preoccupied with an intensifying domestic power struggle, Iran is unlikely to agree with world powers next week on ways out of a nuclear dispute: Surviving a turbulent period of pre-electoral infighting will be the priority for its faction-ridden elite.

With a presidential election looming in June, the latest round of negotiations, at which world powers will offer relief from some sanctions if Iran curbs activities of potential use in yielding a nuclear weapon, may amount to little more than "holding talks" to at least keep the diplomatic door open.

"Iran is in listening mode. They'll go back to Tehran and look at the offer," said a Western diplomat based in Tehran. "But they're unlikely to discuss issues in depth until the insecurity in the domestic power struggle has been clarified."

A closer look may give Western governments some reason for optimism. Iran's clerical leadership has recently offered signs of interest in closer engagement with them, helping lay the groundwork for Tehran's presence in the former Kazakh capital.

Iran's intelligence ministry published a report on its website last November touting the merits of diplomatic engagement to parry the threat of military action by enemies

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...91K0TA20130221

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Netanyahu: Centrifuge report shows Iran nearing 'red line'

Iran has begun installing advanced centrifuges at its main uranium enrichment plant, a UN nuclear report said on Thursday. In response, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that Iran is closer today than ever before to obtaining the necessary enriched uranium for a nuclear bomb. The White House said that the window remains open for diplomacy with Iran but will not stay open indefinitely.

Netanyahu termed the report "very grave," and said it proved that Iran is moving swiftly toward the red line he set out at the UN in September. He said during that address that Iran must be stopped before it crosses that line, something he said at the time could happen as early as the spring.

http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/N...aspx?id=304082

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Ahmadinejad: 2012 was tough year for Iranian economy

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made a rare acknowledgment of the economic challenges his country is facing, the Washington Post reported.



“This was a very difficult year for our economy,” Ahmadinejad said during a live television interview in which he outlined his government’s budget plan for the coming fiscal year. He accused the United States of using its vast economic might to exert unfair pressure on the much smaller Iranian economy

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/1,7...348496,00.html

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‘Obama to tell Netanyahu US gearing up for Iran strike’

http://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-t...up-for-strike/

When he visits Israel next month, US President Barack Obama will tell Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that a “window of opportunity” for a military strike on Iran will open in June, according to an Israeli TV report Monday evening.

The elections in Iran are in June.

[Issachar]

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He accused the United States of using its vast economic might to exert unfair pressure on the much smaller Iranian economy.

Probably so. But hey .. he could try not talking about developing nukes and wiping certain countries off the face of the earth.

So, do they strike before, during or after the election .. which I'm sure is a very fair, equal opportunity over there.

Issachar

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yeah that is one of those articles you post but still look at with suspicion. Especially with Obama going to Israel soon to "listen". When really it is more about winning the confidence and support of Israelis. He and the world leaders have their best interests at heart.
No foundation or source mentioned either soooo.
It does make sense the world leaders would want to wait as it doesn't sound like the elections will end well in Iran. They sound very much like they are on the road to self destruction in June.

[Irvine]

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Obama's not going to do anything! He wants to pull the rest of the troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq, they don't want any part of another middle east conflict.
Israel will be left to go it alone, probably be a disaster, Iranian leadership (In their own twisted mind) would welcome an Israeli attack, to get the ball rolling in the final conflict to rid the world of those evil Zionists.

For what it's worth I think it's too late for Israel to put an end to their nuclear program, it's too well protected.
Israel will just end up looking like the aggressor as per usual, condemned by the world, as per usual!

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You could be right Irvine.
But what I suspect I see??? The MU and the OWO are growing impatient. There is one problem in the eyes of the world leaders, Israel has to be divided.

They will be wanting to settle Syria. Taking down Syria will weaken Iran and Hezbollah. Which will also weaken radical Islam and put a major dent into Russia and China.

But at the same time they have to move quickly with their vision of dividing Israel, as Israel is another piece of the foundation holding radicalism in the ME and the greater ME together. But it is also the main point of contention among the majority. It is a weapon Turkey and other ME leaders use for why they won't trust the OWO and Israel.

Troops? NATO is the only option. It will be lead by the US but it won't be a US thing but a world thing. An assembly of the foolish. Plus the protocol of the "unions" would include neighbors. Something we are seeing happening in all the "unions" these days.

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yeah that is one of those articles you post but still look at with suspicion. Especially with Obama going to Israel soon to "listen"
. When really it is more about winning the confidence and support of Israelis. He and the world leaders have their best interests at heart.
No foundation or source mentioned either soooo.
It does make sense the world leaders would want to wait as it doesn't sound like the elections will end well in Iran. They sound very much like they are on the road to self destruction in June.

Maybe even an annoucement on....
Peres joins chorus calling on Obama to free Pollard
http://www.timesofisrael.com/peres-j...-free-pollard/

It would go a long way in wooing Israelis

[Andy]

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That's possible, Irvine, but we know God is going to do some things supernaturally to protect Israel as He has so many times before. Them winning the wars they have is nothing short of that. Humanly speaking, no matter how much someone protects something there's an endless cat-and-mouse game on how to overcome that protection...cyber-security as likely the ultimate example. No matter how good firewalls and the like, there's always a master hacker somewhere who makes it their life's goal to beat it...endless game (which isn't a game at all!). I submit that to suggest that Israel knows well the protective measures Iran has and may have things 'up their sleeves' that no one but they know about on how to overcome such obstacles.

On the flip-side of that we know Israel WILL lose some wars, they WILL learn that their superior intellect and skills aren't enough and WILL eventually turn to the Messiah they crucified some 2000 years ago.

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This is in the same category as the article in post 4 but interesting anyway.

Radio Sawt Beirut International, which is reported to have connections with Hezbollah’s opposition, claimed on Monday, citing unidentified sources, that Nasrallah was transferred on Sunday to Iran “aboard an Iranian presidential plane,” which left from the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.

The sources said that Nasrallah’s health has deteriorated since he was recently diagnosed with cancer.

The radio station also reported that the party canceled several meetings in order to decide who would take over leadership. There were strong disagreements over the ascension of his deputy Naim Qassem to the top position.

This report has not been confirmed.

http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=304602

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How very odd. Now there are unconfirmed reports....

The radio station also reported that the party canceled several meetings in order to decide who would take over leadership. There were strong disagreements over the ascension of his deputy Naim Qassem to the top position.

This report has not been confirmed

From the above post has been...

The Free Syria Army (FSA) released a statement saying that Hezbollah's second in command Naim Qassem was injured in a convoy explosion together with high ranking Syrian officers.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7...350274,00.html

Syrian rebels claim to kill Hezbollah deputy chief

http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=304736

[Irvine]

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Interesting indeed! I wonder if this conflict will spread to Lebanon.