Iran Boasts of Capacity to Make Bomb Fuel

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/world/middleeast/12iran.html?scp=2&sq=nuclear&st=cse

This article covers the is that is being looked at daily, Iran and it capability to be a threat on a nuclear level. The Iranian president stated that the country has the capability to makes the fuel necessary for nuclear bombs. Yet, some are looking at his speech as just a way of intimidation. He stated that, “We have the capability to enrich uranium more than 20 percent or 80 percent, but we don’t enrich because we don’t need it”. The only speculation is that the range of percents are very large, making his speech look more and more like an exaggerated boast. He also warned the West that his country can make a bomb at anytime, and when it is built they will not be afraid of any other country.

I feel as if this is just one big show. Although Iran posses a threat by becoming active with nuclear materials, they are late in development. Even if the country were to launch its missiles, we have weapons systems to shoot them down and have our own weapons. Many other countries are well developed in its offensive weapons systems. I feel as if this is just a man who is trying to feel as much power as he can by blowing hot air.

QOTD- Do you feel as if Iran's threats really pose a problem? Why, why not?