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As I recall, Iran was supplied (bought?) its Nuclear reactor as part of the deal that installed the Sha last century. Wasn't that a little short sighted?

And I also am reminded that some reactors that generate electric power by the magic power of steam, actually run most efficiently on Uranium that is enriched with U-238 to above 60%. Maybe times, half lives and technology have changed...

Thanks for the insights into Vance's and his Orange King's efforts at diplomacy. Not really encouraging by any means.

Geoff Bower's avatar

Oops! U-238 is the most abundant in nature and enrichment is by the addition of U-235.

It's been some decades since I used radioisotopes and studied at "Lucas Heights" in Eastern Australia (the uncivilised Premier State). Apologies.