It might be the first time in history that a lot of the Arabs feel that if Iran was nuclear-armed it might be a very good thing for the Middle East. The Zogby International polls show that at least seven out of ten with the Arabs feels that the US actually poses as a very big threat to Iran.
One expert from the University of Maryland Middle East, Shibley Telhami, said that this poll is revealing a new backlash directed against the USA because of people losing hope in President Obama. Around two-thirds of the Arabs find themselves greatly discouraged with the most recent actions in America.
The government in Arab right now seems to be more worried and concerned about the possible prospects of Iran being nuclear than most of the public appears to be at this time. If the USA turns around and possibly starts showing some concern about what is going on then the Arab government might change their minds but at this point in time, the Arab government does not see that happening.
No related posts.
[...] nuclear-armed it might be a very good thing for the Middle East. The Zogby. Here is the original: Nuke-Armed Iran – A Positive Thing? Arab Government Debates … Share and [...]
US ‘NO’ to Iran’s N-programme illogical, baseless: Experts
ISLAMABAD – Iran should be allowed to continue its peaceful nuclear programme, as it has every right to provide its people with their most basic need i.e. electricity, experts said on Saturday.
Speaking at a seminar ‘Iranian Nuclear Programme in Regional Perspective” held at the Iranian embassy, experts including Prof Dr Syed Riffat Hussein, Akram Zaki, Dr Tahir Ahmed Khan and Imtiaz Gul criticised the US policies saying the US and its allies needed not only to accept but also respect Iran’s growing role in the international community. The speakers defended Iran’s nuclear programme and asked the world community to immediately call off sanction against Iran.
Akram Zaki, former ambassador stated that the US and its allies also needed to stop their irrepressible tirade of threats against Iran.
“Any issue they have over Iran’s nuclear programme should be resolved with sincere democratic efforts. This situation, if not contained with cool head and if miscalculations continue, can easily turn into a crisis with potentially global ramifications for the rule of law under the NPT and for the economic and security interests of all concerned in the region and beyond,” he said adding that the world should not allow itself to be dragged into another conflict on false pretences in this region again.
“One often hears that Iran’s real purpose for pursuing nuclear technology is to develop nuclear weapons and that with its huge oil and gas reserves it has no real need for nuclear energy. I must say these claims are politically motivated and are based entirely on hatred and distrust towards the region and its people,” Akram Zaki said while addressing the seminar.
Dr Tahir Ahmed Khan said Uranium enrichment for a civilian nuclear programme was Iran’s inalienable right. “It cannot be taken away because of the West’s stereotypical suspension towards Iran.” “Iran has a real need for nuclear power and should be allowed to continue its civilian nuclear programme as there is no evidence of a nuclear weapons programme,” he said. Dr Tahir said adding that it was important to remember the history of Iran’s nuclear programme and its relation with the West to fully comprehend the enduring “crisis.”
Dr Tahir told the participants that Iran’s nuclear history pre-dated the current Islamic government, which is being accused of developing “weapons of mass destruction.” It originated in the mid-1970s when the US-installed dictator Shah unveiled plans to purchase several nuclear reactors from Germany, France and the United States to generate electricity. Shah was placed in power after the CIA Operation Ajax in 1953 destroyed Iran’s democracy and replaced it with a US-friendly dictatorship when their government negotiated for more than 15pc of oil profits. At that time, the United States encouraged Iran to expand its non-oil energy base. In recognition of Iran’s energy needs, US-Iran Nuclear Energy Agreement was signed in July 1978 – several months before the Islamic revolution.
Iran should have NUCLEAR WEAPONS because Israel has NUCLEAR WEAPONS.
Israel is a dangerous country because of its nuclear weapons. Israel can destroy the whole Middle East. And the United States gives aid yearly 3 billions. Israel use the American aid to build houses in Jurusalem & nuclear weapons. We should folks on Israel’s nuclear weapons…