Post #1626189

2026-03-23 09:26 UTC

@rpluim @etchedpixels @cstross The worst case is that he hasn't destroyed Iran's nuclear program and in their desperation they somehow manage to cobble together an NK level nuke. And they would instantly use it.

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@cstross@wandering.shop 2026-03-23 09:33

@CrypticMirror @rpluim @etchedpixels Pre-air strikes Iran had 400kg of 20% enriched U235 which is enough for about 6-10 A-bombs, depending how well-designed. Enough trip or two through the gas ultracentrifuge cascade could take that to 60% at which point they could make far more efficient bombs—maybe a few dozen. That horse had left the stable by 2020 at the latest. The reason they haven't used a nuke yet is probably because they don't want to or see any benefit from it.

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@etchedpixels@mastodon.social 2026-03-23 09:41

@CrypticMirror @rpluim @cstross makes no sense to do so. Their non nuclear missiles can remove all of Israel's electricity supply, what else would they achieve - nothing. And the previous supreme leader actually issued a religious edict against nukes. Remember these people are religious zealots and their holy book does have things to say on right and wrong.

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