[Tacis]

Such a demand suggests that they already HAVE nukes that can be used.

Such a demand also seems strange just before our election. With time to think about it, doesn't it seem likely that most Americans would figure that the cursed Muslim kerrorists were trying to strengthen Traitor John's hand (he'd back the French and they'd back whoever paid them well) and vote for Bush in time of crisis?

[johniegrad]

Iran has issued an extraordinary list of demands to Britain and other European countries, telling them to provide advanced nuclear technology, conventional weapons and a security guarantee against nuclear attack by Israel.

If they have advanced nukes why do they need to demand them from the Euros? I think the threat is for state sponsored terrorism if the Euros don't comply. They are under extreme internal pressure as evidenced by the arrest of 200 plus women for "dress" violations. Plus we are on their flank and nearly have them surrounded. I think they are desperate and are making threats with terrorism (implied) to try to get the nukes they will need to survive. They are finished.