Iran Special: The US Nuclear "Experts" at ISIS --- When Propaganda Replaces Analysis

EA Video Analysis: How to Become An Expert on the Iranian Nuclear Programme

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ISIS Founder David AlbrightIf the ISIS was to admit any evidence that Iran is not on the verge of weapons-grade uranium --- indeed that Iran has been converting a good part of its uranium to non-military uses --- then it would undermine the demand of the US and European powers that Tehran has to shut down its enrichment, close down its plant, and ship out the 20% stock.

That cannot be entertained, because ISIS's analysts are committed to "Stop, Shut, and Ship". Thus the report is not just an error in analysis. With its assumptions, its speculations, and its ignorance of vital evidence, it is propaganda in support of a political quest.

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Iran Special: 5 Very Bad Reasons to Start a War

We are at the cusp of another calamitous event. Even though Iraq is still warm from the withdrawal of US troops, after almost nine years of war and occupation, some politicians, pundits, and "experts" set their sights on the next target of Iran. This steady push for an attack is in its early stages, manifesting itself in the form of advocacy of "a limited strike" against Iran's nuclear enrichment sites. Make no mistake, though: even the "limited" of bombs and missiles will have catastrophic results. This being said, the utter dishonesty displayed in the arguments in favor of such a strike is stunning.

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Iran Analysis: The IAEA Nuclear Report --- Everyone's a Winner!

Whatever the IAEA document actually proves is up in the air, but what it does provide is a chance for everyone to claim a victory. The Israeli government, without resorting to military attack, can say that the world is standing up to Iran; its US and European counterparts can enter discussions with Tehran claiming a stronger hear; the Iranian regime can create more space for its suppression of dissent.

That --- more than any claim of nuclear equipment or foreign scientists helping Tehran towards a Bomb --- is the overriding "accomplishment" of this report.

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