Friday, June 02, 2006

Iran nuclear bomb 'in 10 years'

"We don't have a clear-cut knowledge but the estimate we have made is some time between the beginning of the next decade and the middle of the next decade they might be in a position to have a nuclear weapon, which is a cause of great concern." --- John Negroponte

BBC

Iran could have nuclear weapons within the next 10 years, according to the senior US intelligence chief.
Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte told BBC Radio's Today programme his assessment was that Iran was actively trying to make weapons.

His comments come after UN Security Council members agreed a "far-reaching" plan to persuade Tehran to suspend its nuclear programme.

The UK said the Security Council would take action if Iran did not comply.

Iran resumed enrichment of uranium this year and maintains its nuclear activities are aimed at energy production.

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