Iran's Medical Isotopes Problem………….
“Salehi said Tehran's nuclear reactor produces medical radioisotopes for about a million Iranian nationals who need them for treatment for cancer and other serious diseases. Iran says that as a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, it is entitled to the peaceful application of nuclear energy. The country expects to generate 17.5 percent — 20,000 megawatts — of the country's electricity demand through nuclear energy over the next two decades…………”
“Iran to Begin Enriching Uranium for Medical Reactor. Ahmadinejad ordered the production to begin but officials have not yet given a date. Iran’s state media reports that Iran is running out of medical isotopes, which forced the decision, but officials still say they hold out hope for a third party enrichment deal. Western officials are widely expected to use the increase in enrichment levels as an excuse to press for additional sanctions against Iran. Since Western officials were already pushing for more sanctions before the announcement, however, it is unclear if it will have any practical effect……………”
Try explaining all that, if true, to the Teabagger Party convention.
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