JMA & Bob,

:Originally Posted by Bob's World:
Deterrence of activity and development of capability are two very different things. Though as your comments point out, are quite often confused.
From JMA:
Once the Iranian regime has a nuclear capability what will in your opinion be the effective deterrent to their ever using them?
I am sure there is a third leg to this strategic stance Iran is going for; activity, capability and understanding - of the consequences and more of having nuclear weapons.

No-one doubts the intelligence of the Iranian people, some admire their state's diplomatic dexterity, but in the open world how much understanding do they have?