47 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

IAEA Director Gen Rafael Gross report was on 6th March 2026 that no evidence of a structural program to build a nuclear weapon in Iran. He also warned against indiscriminate bombing near nuclear facilities by USA and Israel.

Grossi’s statement has been quoted in a way that leaves out the important context.

What he actually said was that there is no evidence of a structured nuclear weapons programme, which is not the same thing as saying there is no nuclear risk.

At the same time, the IAEA has confirmed that Iran enriched uranium to around 60% U-235 and accumulated significant quantities of it.

Under the 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA), Iran agreed to limit uranium enrichment to a maximum of 3.67% U-235.

That level of enrichment is far beyond the 3–5% typically used for civilian nuclear power and technically much closer to weapons-grade (~90%).

Grossi has also repeatedly warned that inspectors have had reduced access and limited monitoring, meaning the agency cannot fully verify the peaceful nature of the programme.

So quoting the “no evidence of a weapons programme” line on its own is misleading - the broader picture he described is precisely why the programme continues to raise serious concern.

45 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

IAEA Director Gen Rafael Gross report was on 6th March 2026 that no evidence of a structural program to build a nuclear weapon in Iran. He also warned against indiscriminate bombing near nuclear facilities by USA and Israel.

"IAEA Director Gen Rafael Gross report was on 6th March 2026 that no evidence of a structural program to build a nuclear weapon in Iran."

Absolutely correct.

Howver, the IAEA is a monitoring agency, not a global police force with X-ray vision. When they say they have "no evidence," they aren't saying it’s not happening; they are saying they haven't caught them doing it yet.

No international inspector has been inside a major Iranian nuclear facility since June 13, 2025.

For over 260 days, Iran has been operating in a "black box." Intelligence analysts from the Carnegie Endowment have warned that Iran may have used this time to move centrifuge components to hardened, underground sites like Pickaxe Mountain (near Natanz), which are almost impossible to monitor from the air or via satellite.

Even without a "confirmed" assembly line, the ingredients are sitting on the counter.

The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) assessed last week that Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium for one bomb in "days to weeks" if they decided to sprint for it.

Iran has enough 60% enriched uranium to create 10 to 11 nuclear weapons if they further enriched it to 90% (the weapons-grade threshold).

Sites like Natanz and Fordow were built in secret and were only discovered by Western intelligence agencies years later.

Last May, the IAEA reported that they found "undeclared" nuclear activities at three previously unknown bases (Lavisan-Shian, Turquzabad, and Varamin). This proves that Iran has a history of running parallel, secret programs while "cooperating" with the IAEA at their declared sites.

The joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28 were based on exactly this logic—the fear that waiting for "proof" would mean waiting until it’s too late. President Trump even stated on Truth Social that he "would not allow Iran to lie their way to a nuclear bomb" while hiding behind a lack of evidence.

Iran’s new supreme leader has signed a message on a missile aimed at Israel, as he launched his first strikes just hours after his appointment.

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was appointed the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday.

In one of his first moves in power, a picture of a projectile which featured the words “At your service, Sayyid Mojtaba", was posted on the state broadcaster IRIB's Telegram channel.

Iran’s new supreme leader signs missile aimed at Israel

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

IAEA Director Gen Rafael Gross report was on 6th March 2026 that no evidence of a structural program to build a nuclear weapon in Iran. He also warned against indiscriminate bombing near nuclear facilities by USA and Israel.

According to the IAEA, Iran holds 440.9 kg (972 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60% purity, a short technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90%. Grossi has previously said that while such material does not mean Iran has a nuclear weapon, it could, in theory, be sufficient for multiple bombs if further enriched.

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202602279314

I would be surprised if he was still around by Christmas. Easter might be doable though.

Reports Israel have already tried to take him out. Injured not dead.

9 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Reports Israel have already tried to take him out. Injured not dead.

Terrorism again.

I'm sure I speak for all the members of the board, when I wish Iran's new leader best luck in the job. May Iran's people be prosperous and happy, after they win this war.

4 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Finally, a war the US (and Israel) actually won!

They got exactly what they wanted: regime change.

Kudos to Bibi and Donnie. Great work, guys. Mission accomplished.

That's quite amusing considering the fact that the US hasn't won a war in 81 years, it's just a bit premature to declare victory. Much as Bush Jr. did.

With these 2 little tidbits ... anyone optimistic

from G AI ...

4 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

IAEA Director Gen Rafael Gross report was on 6th March 2026 that no evidence of a structural program to build a nuclear weapon in Iran. He also warned against indiscriminate bombing near nuclear facilities by USA and Israel.

What does the boss of a Swedish furniture shop know about these things?

7 hours ago, sharot724 said:

I will have to admit your postings on this War has me wondering how it is you have the sense to come around to the reality of Trump.

All the other maga have latched on to his balls like expected.

I commend you.

Like I said in other posts , Trump has done some good things ,

but it gets vastly overshadowed by all the cr-p he is doing now.

Not to mention epstein/Glyphosate/Greenland/Venezuela/autopen/inebt DOJ/Corupt FBI,.....

And ofcourse being israel's b-tch.

4 hours ago, bannork said:

Iran’s new supreme leader has signed a message on a missile aimed at Israel, as he launched his first strikes just hours after his appointment. In one of his first moves in power, a picture of a projectile which featured the words “At your service, Sayyid Mojtaba", was posted on the state broadcaster IRIB's Telegram channel.

Iran’s new supreme leader signs missile aimed at Israel

As one OP commented, Dontcha know, this is war! Tit for tat. Why do we believe Iran is any more capable of firing a nuclear missile than Israel or the USA? They themselves would be destroyed in the process! Having nukes are for men with tiny dicks.

20 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

That's quite amusing considering the fact that the US hasn't won a war in 81 years, it's just a bit premature to declare victory. Much as Bush Jr. did.

I have to remember to add that /s!

18 hours ago, Yagoda said:

He still alive?

Netanyahu has not been seen recently after reports that Iran strike an underground command center in Israel.

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

Netanyahu has not been seen recently after reports that Iran strike an underground command center in Israel.

Everyone knows he is alive, its the scumbag Mullah I was referring to.

Iran never intentionally struck anything outside a civilian apartment building

On 3/8/2026 at 9:10 PM, spidermike007 said:

Many experts have said the Ayatollah did not back the development of nuclear weapons

Yet, they were attempting to develop nuclear weapons. Weird.

On 3/9/2026 at 11:08 AM, flexomike said:

what the betting line on how long this one will last?

Good question. Seems to me that trump will quickly find an excuse to bomb the living / working quarters of the new guy.

Trump doesn't care what damge is done and he doesn't care how many deaths happen.

If the new leader is wiped out, will another son take over?

On 3/9/2026 at 9:57 PM, FlorC said:

Like I said in other posts , Trump has done some good things ,

but it gets vastly overshadowed by all the cr-p he is doing now.

Not to mention epstein/Glyphosate/Greenland/Venezuela/autopen/inebt DOJ/Corupt FBI,.....

And ofcourse being israel's b-tch.

Good things done by Trump you claimed?

Did any legislative bill get passed so far in this administration you can recall? Trump to date has only succeeded with his executive orders.

If you feel I have set you up, maybe yes.

13 hours ago, Effective altruism said:

Yet, they were attempting to develop nuclear weapons. Weird.

According to Trump and Tiny Petie YES, but according to multiple independent agencies NO.

3 hours ago, sharot724 said:

Good things done by Trump you claimed?

Did any legislative bill get passed so far in this administration you can recall? Trump to date has only succeeded with his executive orders.

If you feel I have set you up, maybe yes.

Does it matter that he has done good things via executive orders ?

1 minute ago, FlorC said:

Does it matter that he has done good things via executive orders ?

Executive orders can be undone by new orders and/or laws.
What do you consider the good things he has achieved via executive orders?

On 3/9/2026 at 4:27 PM, dinsdale said:

WARNING: DO NOT STAND NEXT THIS MAN. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Hypocrisy In The Imperial West:
If Mojtaba Khamenei is assassinated by the US, it's called "regime change."
If Donald Trump is assassinate by Iran, it's called terrorism.

But? If one sovereign nation assassinates the leader of another it is vile imho. Political assassinations are amoral. Why not use the US logic and say that if Iran assassinates Trump, it's "regime change?"

In reality, Iran doesn't need to do anything to accomplish regime change in the US. The US voters will take care of that in the US mid-term elections.

And the assassination of heads of state and religious leaders is morally reprehensible.

Useful reading, in particular for those thinking that killing Shia leaders may have a significant impact!

Shaheed: The Iranian Shia Theology of Martyrdom

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/shaheed.htm

1 hour ago, candide said:

Useful reading, in particular for those thinking that killing Shia leaders may have a significant impact!

Shaheed: The Iranian Shia Theology of Martyrdom

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/shaheed.htm

Creating martyrs. Talk about not understanding the customs and culture of the country you attack unprovoked killing their religious leader in the process. Talk about an EPIC own goal.

1 hour ago, candide said:

Useful reading, in particular for those thinking that killing Shia leaders may have a significant impact!

Shaheed: The Iranian Shia Theology of Martyrdom

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/shaheed.htm

Along with Ali Khamenei's killing was his wife, daughter and wife of current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. There was a grandson who was killed and could be Mojtaba's son. He lost his father, mother, sister, wife and possibly a son. It was reported that he too sustain some injuries. He has nothing more to lose and that made him a very dangerous man and unlikely to relent to US and Israel pressure whatever the odds against him. Trump has bitten more than he can chew. Will not end well for him and the country.

11 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

According to Trump and Tiny Petie YES, but according to multiple independent agencies NO.

Enrichment is a slow process, but the Iranian government has been working on this for years and already holds roughly 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent U-235. This falls short of the 90 percent required for nuclear weapons. But whereas Iran’s first-generation IR-1 centrifuges whirl at about 63,000 revolutions per minute and do relatively modest work, its newer IR-6 models, built from high-strength carbon fiber, spin faster and produce enriched uranium far more quickly.

Iran has been installing thousands of these units, especially at Fordow, an underground enrichment facility built beneath 80 to 90 meters of rock. According to a report released on Monday by the Institute for Science and International Security, the new centrifuges could produce enough 90 percent U-235 uranium for a warhead “in as little as two to three days” and enough for nine nuclear weapons in three weeks—or 19 by the end of the third month.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/could-iran-have-been-close-to-making-a-nuclear-weapon-uranium-enrichment/