I think American should focus its security on other countries as well.
- By: Jessica on October 6, 2005

With nuclear powers on all sides (if you include the American presence in Iraq), it is not surprising that Iran has designs to develop nuclear power. Compared to most Middle Eastern countries, Iran has a better foundation to develop a democratic system for itself. But that would take time and has to evolve from within. Outsiders could however act as catalysts. I hope that Iranians realise that they could be a great power if they had a non-cleric democratic government. Maybe even more powerful than a nuclear power with a hot headed religious leader given its oil wealth. But then it is for the Iranian people to decide. Peace Gopal
- By: SloganMurugan on September 30, 2005

The regime's nuclear capability is a head of the reform movement!
- By: sheema kalbasi on September 28, 2005

I read your article and dissagree with some points. As an Iranian, I see the right for my country to have nuclear facilities, as well as weapons. Although it is important that who is in charge of the red button, who is in charge of that button in other countries?
- By: reza on September 27, 2005

that was nonesense as always
- By: lllll on September 27, 2005

I read your article and do mainly agree with you. I'm sure, that supporting the democratic movement could do many positive things in the actual Iran. On the other hand I can't write my opinion without a "but". I think pushing the issue of nuclear weapons on the side is something many people (I'm german and I think the majority of the germans, if not the europeans, agrees with me) really don't like. In germany there is a strong opposition against nuclear weapons at all, no matter which country is producing or possesing them. The last century showed us, what humans are capable to do, and how the modern technology may help them. I only want to say, I can't imagine, that you are able to get support from europeans for your wish to accept the iranian wish to posses nuclear weapons, no matter in which hands they are. Why not work against the actual government and against the wish of getting nuclear weapons. To say it clear, I as a european, heavily agree with you, that there should much more efforts in supporting the democratic opposition in Iran, but in the same sentence I need to say that I can never accept, that there is any country in this world, that needs nuclear weapons,no matter if they actually have it or are just on the way. And if it seems impossible to reduce the ones we already have, and the number of countries, shouldn't we at least do and say all we can, to stop building new ones and creating new nuclear states?
- By: Martin on September 27, 2005