Iran: "incalculable capabilities," but no nukes

Iran is in a bit of a dilemma. It has the best chance of attaining nuclear weapons if it denies that it is pursuing them. On the other hand, what makes a dictatorship happier than boasting that everyone is afraid of its invincible armed forces?

RGC Navy Commander Brigadier General Morteza Saffari said here Sunday that Iran's powerful missiles capabilities and the combat readiness of its forces have left the enemies in a state of shock and bewilderment.

IRGC Navy commander made the remarks in a meeting with a group of Navy officials and personnel on Sunday.

The incalculable capabilities of Iranian missile system have become a strong deterrent, he said.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, he said that the achievements and success of the Iranian people during the period are among the blessinge of the almighty God and efforts and endeavor of all Basiji (volunteer) forces.

Global arrogance and bullying powers have always confronted religions and divine values to achieve their sinister goals, he said. [...]

In the meantime a headline at Fars News quotes IAEA Mohammed ElBaradei:

In one of his latest reports to the Board of Governors, ElBaradei confirmed "the non-diversion" of nuclear material in Iran and added that the agency had found no "components of a nuclear weapon" or "related nuclear physics studies" in the country.

See, all the "shock and bewilderment" is only due to the missiles and not related to what sort of warheads might be mounted on them. Who needs nukes when "Post-Revolution Youngsters Foiled Enemies' Plots":

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, in a message to the Union of Islamic Associations of Iranian students in the Indian sub-continent, hailed on Sunday the brilliant achievements of the Iranian youth. According to IRNA, in the message on the occasion of the Union's 25th anniversary, the Supreme Leader said the Iranian nation is now investing even greater hope in its highly educated, brilliant youngsters than before, seeing that they are conquering the new heights of success with every passing day.

Pointing out that the policy of the enemies of the Iranian nation in the past had been to destroy the young generation by seducing it into corruption and disappointment, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the post-revolution youngsters have managed to foil the plot through their vigilance and sense of responsibility.

The Supreme Leader further urged the Iranian students, including those studying in the Indian sub-continent, to focus on learning, research and innovative ideas as their duty.

I'm sure that inspired them.