Iran suspends uranium enrichment

The Guardian UK ^ | Sunday, 11-04-2012 | Josh Layton

[Abiotic]

Iran has suspended the enrichment of uranium stockpiles to the 20% purity needed to bring it a short step from building a nuclear device, news services in the region have reported.

Mohammad Hossein Asfari, a member of parliament responsible for foreign policy and national security, was quoted as saying that the move was a "goodwill" gesture, aimed at softening Iran's position before a new round of scheduled talks with the United States after this week's presidential elections.

Asfari said he hoped sanctions would be lifted in return for Iran's actions, otherwise it would resume the programme, according to a website belonging to the Al Arabiya news channel. Talks aimed at halting Iran's enrichment programme have made little progress, leading to the west tightening sanctions and increasing the prospect of military action by Israel.

The Islamic republic's economy has plummeted in the grip of punitive economic measures and Tehran indicated earlier this month that it would be willing to negotiate. However, the offer to suspend enrichment required so many concessions that it was dismissed by the United States.

[Abiotic]

November surprise?

[tomkat]

/.02

[hoagy62]

And if you believe that, I have beachfront property in North Dakota I’m willing to sell REAL cheap.....

[doc1019]

So the say.

[rdl6989]

Oh I believe this. /sarcasm of course

[kempster]

Who believes this radical liar? He will say anything to keep his buddy in the White House.

[Jane Long]

Sure they have.

[Friendofgeorge]

Ryder Truck will soon be backing up to WH, fumigators to follow

It`s almost here

[F15Eagle]

Suuuuure they did.

Do they also have a bridge for sale?

Refinance your home?

Transfer $35 million out of Nigeria to your bank account?

[Calusa]

An in-kind contribution to Obama.

[bmwcyle]

A lie to support Obama.

[no-to-illegals]

Last Gasp for the zer0 regime?

[fish hawk]

AND they never lied to us before!!!! right?

[scooby321]

LOL

[Wisconsinlady]

Yeah, okay, right. I feel better already

[GodfearingTexan]

These pathetic pukes. They realize after the election they’re more likely to get hit, too.

[theDentist]

Even if it were true, a week or so later they’ll start right up again, saying the US was being difficult, unreasonable, blah blah blah. They are aiming for that goal, and nothing short of bombing will stop them.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Yeah, and we don’t even have a way of telling where the plants ARE, let alone what they are DOING.

Though the pro-Obama gesture is no surprise.

[F15Eagle]

time for one of those Hope and Change cartoons

[IrishPennant]

Too late, Axlerod...too late.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Even without achieving bomb fission, they could make a very dirty bomb.

[onyx]

"If you believe this, I'll shave my head
and these plugs cost me a lot!"

[Jet Jaguar]

Hey! North Korea did the same thing.

Then they tested a small A-bomb...

[Eagle of Liberty]

Wow....did the guardian pick this up via Facebook or twitter?

[John 3_19-21]

I will not be moved or suprised by ANY “news” I hear in the next 3 days.

[F15Eagle]

Exactly,

Baracktober-AhmedinejadNovember Surprise.

Just like gas prices magically go down significantly the week before the election.

It was 3.01.9 here in the Midwest today. Yeah, I filled up.

[Jyotishi]

> Mohammad Hossein Asfari... was quoted as saying that the move was a “goodwill” gesture...

Right, a goodwill gesture aimed at Mohammad Obama.

[Spunky]

"Iran has suspended the enrichment of uranium stockpiles to the 20% purity needed to bring it a short step from building a nuclear device, news services in the region have reported."

[DesertRhino]

Quit enriching huh? Did they tell ya that? LOL

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[keats5]

Ha ha. Obama promised him more flexibility after the election too.

[JouleZ]

Like button being pushed for that pic! LOL

[saywhatagain]

I also believe it is bovine scatology

However, on the flip side . . . maybe this is called self preservation

Maybe they believe Mittens wins the election and undoubtedly will support his buddy Bibi.

This being the case, Bibi will then unleash all the force upon their land with the full blessing of the White House.

[Olog-hai]

Manchester Guardian lies again.

[edpc]

I believe them. They stopped enrichment at that particular facility and moved the operation elsewhere.

[Lucky9teen]

Or so we are being told. No one has physically confirmed this yet, so who the hell knows how true it is.

And with Obama and his admin.....it’s probably just talk, because they are desperate to try anything to get more votes.

Ain’t gonna work, IMO. The Economy is a BIGGER issue for most, than the Iran issue, I think.

[granite]

Ryder Truck will soon be backing up to WH, fumigators to follow It`s almost here

[Olog-hai]

Exactly, “news services in the region” . . . the Tehran Times or IRNA or one of those. Was Pravda credible to the Manchester Guardian during the Cold War too?

[FenwickBabbitt]

Man, the Iranians must be terrified that Romney will win to try to pull something like this days before the election.

Hopefully most Americans will be too intelligent not to see through this ruse.

[theDentist]

Yes, but a very dirty bomb will not incinerate everybody in Tel Aviv, or Manhattan, or DC. And that’s party of the problem: Too many people truly don’t believe that is what they want, and it IS what they want.

[xuberalles]

Obama and Co. have already tried class warfare, their imaginary war on women, the race card, Big Bird martyrdom, Bain Capital, Romney’s tax returns, Hurricane Sandy, and the Tea Party blame game. Now they’re going to announce Obama has persuaded Iran to cease uranium enrichment so they can hold talks after the election; that is, if Mr. Hussein wins. Talk about a crock of crap! If Obama really cared and had that power, he would have done so years ago. Instead, he empowers radical Islamic regimes at the expense of our safety. I, for one, am tired of Obama insulting my intelligence with his endless array of propaganda! This man will do or say anything to win an election!

[PatrickHaggerty]

Dick Morris called this one a long time ago.

[no-to-illegals]

not to see through this ruse

They ain't no video, so Iz ain't believing it doc.
Sincerely,
Bugs Bunny

Bet even Daffy Duck isn't this stupid!

[HiTech RedNeck]

Both kinds of bombs are useful for terrorism.

[GladesGuru]

Now, boys and girls - can you say “al-Tarkaaya”?

I knew you could.

[bgill]

Yeah, that’ll last until about 7:01 pm Tuesday.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

There is only one thing that will ever stop the iranians from seeking to bring about a nuclear Armageddon.

Give them the radioactive fire they crave and teach their survivors to fear.

[Innovative]

1. CORRECTION: Iran SAID they suspended uranium enrichment — WHO verified it?

2. FOR HOW LONG?! 3 days — until Obama gets reelected?

[Caipirabob]

"I'll buy that for a dollar!"

[goodnesswins]

Wonder how much Obomba paid for THAT!??? So very transparent...I guess that’s what the ONE meant about “transparency”.....