Syria revives plutonium production

Covert operation reveals Syria’s return to plutonium production for a clandestine military nuclear program. Facility is one of three suspected sites.

Source: DEBKAfile

Israel destroyed Syria’s plutonium project in September of 2007.

Nuclear-Armed Terrorists Pose Greatest Threat according to IAEA

Terrorists detonating a nuclear bomb poses the greatest threat to world security rather than Iran or North Korea according to IAEA. UN group has recorded 18 attempts to sell weapons-grade uranium and plutonium to the black market since 1993. Also tracked 1,300 attempts to sell less potent nuclear material which could be used to spread nuclear contamination.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=ae.wPfK0oXfM&refer=home

No New Sanctions, Paves Way for Nuclear Iran?

No new economic sanctions against Iran; UN only reaffirms previous sanctions. US financial crisis provides cover for Iranian program as world attention moves on.

http://debka.com/headline.php?hid=5616

UN Group: Iran Moving Toward Atom Bomb

Iran progressing towards mastering atomic bomb technology according to International Atomic Energy Agency. IAEA says Iran can not “break out” as longs as monitors are on site. US satellites have caught covert facilities hidden from IAEA.

http://debka.com/headline.php?hid=5614

Russia, China, Germany Reject Evidence of Iran's Covert Nuclear Program

Russia, China and Germany refuse more sanctions against Iran despite IAEA report of suspicious activities and project and non-cooperation.

http://debka.com/headline.php?hid=5595

Photos Show Iranians Developing Nuclear Missile

The IAEA showed documents and photographs suggesting Iran secretly tried to modify a missile cone to fit a nuclear bomb. Iran again dismissed the findings as forged.

http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSLG24311020080916?sp=true

Tons of Uranium Missing from Iranian Reactor

50-60 tons of uranium missing from Iranian nuclear facility, enough for five or six nuclear bombs. Likely being enriched at hidden sites for weapons-grade uranium.

http://debka.com/headline.php?hid=5575

UN Weapons Inspector Admits to Warning Iraqis of Visit

UN weapons inspector admits to informing Iraqis before visiting site. Official previously said that visits were unannounced.

Source: Telegraph (UK)