Israel's Arab 'partner', Egypt, may be enriching weapons-grade uranium or have access to a source. It will be interesting to hear what the Zionists have to say about this. They don't want to fall out (excuse the pun) with Mubarak but on the other hand they want to maintain their regional monopoly on nukes.
Egypt is building a nuclear power station and enriched uranium is a by-product of the industry. Egypt announced yesterday that it was appointing WorleyParsons as the lead contractor for the project after negotiations with US firm Bechtel collapsed.
In 2008 Egypt signed a deal with Russia for the transfer of nuclear know-how. The country also has nuclear co-operation agreements with China, France and Kazakhstan.
VIENNA — U.N. nuclear inspectors have found traces of highly enriched uranium in Egypt, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a report obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.Meanwhile, the US is urging Israel to sign the nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty. Unlike the rogue state Israel, Iran is signed up to the treaty.
Dated May 5, the restricted report said IAEA inspectors detected the particles last year and in 2007. A senior diplomat accredited to the agency said that it was the first time the traces were reported by the Vienna-based nuclear monitor. He demanded anonymity for commenting on the restricted document.
A second senior diplomat who also demanded anonymity said the particles were at or near weapons grade level, or in the stage that could be used for atomic arms.
It was unclear why the agency was disclosing the findings now. IAEA spokesman Marc Vidricaire said the agency had no comment. more
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