Saw on here that Iran might stop enriching uranium by the end of July. What's the deal with that? Seems fishy... why wait two months?
Will Iran Really Stop Uranium Enrichment by July?
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You're mistaken if you think Iran's at 90% enrichment. They've only hit 60%. Still, that’s more than enough for weapons. They’re playing a dangerous game.
Exactly! If they wanted to end it, why not do it now? Sounds like a tactic to me. Two months could mean they’re planning something.
PolyMarket is just a betting site, not a news source. The odds show it’s unlikely Iran will stop enriching uranium. Plus, tensions keep rising with the US.
I doubt they’ll stop anytime soon. The nuclear program is a big part of why the conflict is ongoing. If they were serious about stopping, they’d do it immediately.
LuckyDeg3nFull Member
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#6Mar 25, 2020, 01:03 AM
Don’t get your hopes up. The real question is whether it’s even possible for them to stop. And also, let’s not forget the question mark in the title.
There’s no solid agreement between the US and Iran on this. Iran’s made it clear they won’t back down on their nuclear ambitions.
So it’s Iran who’s saying they’ll stop by July, not the US telling them to. But if they give up their uranium, what’s stopping them from starting again?
No news confirms Iran's stopping uranium enrichment. Negotiations are ongoing, and there’s talk about capping enrichment instead of stopping altogether.
Feel free to share sources if you think otherwise. But Iran’s been pretty clear about wanting to keep their nuclear program intact.
paul_vaultMember
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#11Mar 25, 2020, 12:25 PM
The two-month timeframe isn’t suspicious. It's just how negotiations work. Each side has to hold something of value.
Just to clarify, PolyMarket isn’t reporting news. They’re asking if it’ll happen, which is just speculation at this point.
Uranium enrichment does serve both civilian and military purposes. It’s a tricky balance, and I think it should be centralized to prevent any misuse.
Iran seems to be following North Korea’s lead. Develop nukes, and the world stops bothering you. But I hate that I’m even saying this.
its_matrixSenior Member
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#15Mar 26, 2020, 07:46 AM
Trusting a tweet from some prediction platform? C’mon, this isn’t real news. Let’s see some actual evidence before jumping to conclusions.
Who exactly made this statement about stopping enrichment? Seems like a lot of people with different agendas are involved.
I agree, it’s doubtful Iran will hand over their enriched uranium. Khamenei has made it clear they want to keep it within their borders.
chris_maxiNewbie
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#18Mar 26, 2020, 05:13 PM
Three days ago, there was chatter about Iran stopping enrichment, but they quickly denied it. I’m skeptical until I see proof.
Trump’s actions are often self-serving. Stopping enrichment in two months seems suspicious and could impact Iran’s growth.
jake.minerNewbie
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#20Mar 27, 2020, 12:35 AM
If Iran stops enriching uranium, will the US stop their invasions? I doubt it goes that deep.