Friday May 18, 2007

I've Been Thinking:

Of course.
Iran is further along the nuclear path than the US and the IAEA thought.
They were very conservative because they were afraid of the potential ramifications.
The Administration understood this, the diplomats did not.

Israel got it right.

What is so surprising about the new reports is that anyone is surprised. Iran has been publicly announcing all along that they are making more and more progress.
The United States and international experts doubted the veracity of Iran's reportage.
Yes, Iran has been exaggerating - but not much.

Never underestimate the other side.
Certainly never underestimate the other side if you are a diplomat dealing with a potentially explosive situation. The US and the IAEA have blown it big time with Iran.