Eliminate all nukes

This refers to the report, “Iran, IAEA agree 'practical steps'” (Feb.10). Why this nuclear apartheid? Nuclear weapons are used as blackmail tactic in international politics. What the IAEA should bother about is whether nuclear weapons are falling in the hands of terrorist groups. Even if Iran has nuclear weapons, she will not use it against any other nation, for the simple reason that such a foolhardy step will be met with massive retaliation. Israel is said to be in possession of more than 100 nuclear missiles, whereas big powers like the US, China, and Russia have thousands of nuclear weapons. Efforts should be made to eliminate nuclear weapons from the planet earth. Nuclear weapons may become outdated, as there are reports that nations like Russia and the USA are developing inter-planet missiles -- a missile that can hit the earth from the Moon, or other planet.
Deendayal M. Lulla
Mumbai, India