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5. Almost happened with Iran's nuclear plant

Last edited Fri Oct 17, 2014, 10:25 AM - Edit history (1)

Jan 16, 2011: Russia warns of ‘Iranian Chernobyl'
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4699020

Feb 26, 2011: Iran to 'remove fuel' from Bushehr atomic plant
"Based on the recommendation of Russia"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4749479

Jun 25, 2011: Five nuclear experts working on Iran's Bushehr plant died in Russian plane crash
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=115x301385

There was a lot speculation that the plane crash was retribution for whistleblowing.

edit to add:

Jan 2, 2013: The Next Chernobyl?
"haphazard planning and ongoing technical problems mean it could be the next Chernobyl"
"Technical problems in the past 12 months have raised serious concerns about Iran’s capacity to competently operate the facility. The plant was shut down in October to limit potential damage following the discovery of stray bolts found beneath its fuel cells, the Reuters news agency reported, citing a Russian industry source ... unexpected fuel transfers ... hasn’t signed the 1994 Convention on Nuclear Safety ..."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/101652748