According to Thierry Meyssan, the debate around the possible existence
of an Iranian military nuclear programme is nothing but a smokescreen.
The great powers suspended all transfer of technology with the overthrow
of the Shah and the Islamic Revolution repudiated the principle of the
atomic bomb. The feigned suspicions of western countries are merely a
ploy to isolate a state which calls into question the military and
energy dominance of the nuclear powers and their veto rights at the
Security Council.
The White House issued a press kit explaining the thrust of Security Council resolution 1929 [].
Its content – as well as the widespread communication campaign behind
it – were relayed by the mainstream media without, as usual, the
slighest critical approach.
According to the Western media – parroting the White House – the
resolution was adopted by a “large majority” and constitutes “a reponse
to Iran’s constant refusal to comply with its internacional obligations
related to its nuclear programme”. Let’s take a closer look.
Of the 15 Security Council members, 12 voted in favour of adopting
the sanctions (including the five…
