Thursday, May 14, 2009

The Mideast Nuclear-Arms Scramble -- A Commentary

Bushehr nuclear power plant ... John Bolton says both the US and Israel are capable of disrupting Iran's nuclear program. (File photo) (AFP: AFP PHOTO STR)

From The New York Post:

FEARS that the Obama administration intends to let Iran become a nuclear power has sent other Middle Eastern countries shopping around for partners to help them join the nuclear club.

Saudi Arabia is the latest, announcing last Sunday that it's reached an "agreement in principle" with France to develop a "nuclear industry for peaceful purposes." It becomes the third Arab country -- after Egypt and Qatar -- to seek French help in joining the nuclear club. The United Arab Emirates, which has signed a pact with the United States not to enrich uranium, is negotiating a similar deal with France.

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My Comment: A must read commentary from Amir Teheri

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