The day after starting up its first nuclear power-plant, Iran announced that it now possesses an armed aerial drone. Iran is already facing pressure for its nuclear program and this adds to the concerns of the international community, who is fearful of a nuclear Iran. Analysts state publicly that this move is just noise and another attempt from Iran to rattle its sabers. While Iran’s nuclear program ahs not reached weapons’ grade, the US, Israel, and other countries continue to watch carefully. Iran has proven they cannot be trusted and their partnership with Russia in these matters is further reason for other countries to express concern. Right now, analysts believe the drone would be useless, as Iran does not have sufficient technological capabilities, especially necessary satellite links, to guide the missiles, making them a long-term issue.
This story is proof of how dangerous some of these nations can be and why they need to be carefully monitored by the international community. So far, Iran has continued to ignore United Nations’ rule and sanctions as they continue to build their nuclear program and threaten others in the region, our allies in particular. Iran needs be watched so they are not allowed to become a real threat.
Fassihi, Farnaz. “Iranians Roll Out Unmanned Bomber.” The Wall Street Journal. 23 Aug. 2010.
We should monitor nations known to have weapons or are making moves to gain weapons, however, monitor does not mean station military troops
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