Additionally, these latest warnings from Israel about an existential threat are the same ones that Israel has laundered for over 30 years. Time and again they have been proven wrong.
To the Winnipeg Free Press,
I am writing on behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (www.cjpme.org) to express concern regarding the opinion piece titled: “Uranium fails the test” published on Thursday April 2, 2026.
The opinion claims that Iran’s enrichment facilities and stockpile of fissile materials constitute an imminent threat by Israel and the United States. Yet this claim is presented as fact when, in reality, it remains deeply contested.
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, stated on March 3, 2026, that while there is no evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon, its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium and limited inspector access remain serious concerns. In other words, there is legitimate concern, but not verified evidence of an imminent threat.
In fact, Donald Trump’s former top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned on March 17, 2026, urging the US administration to “reverse course,” stating that Iran posed “no imminent threat” to the United States, and alleging that escalation was driven due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.
Additionally, these latest warnings from Israel about an existential threat are the same ones that Israel has laundered for over 30 years. Time and again they have been proven wrong.
As it stands, the opinion misleads readers by reinforcing a longstanding U.S. narrative that Iran is perpetually on the brink of developing nuclear weapons, a claim invoked for decades to manufacture consent for military aggression.
We ask that you consider this letter for the public as a Letter to the Editor to ensure your readers are presented with the full context regarding Iran's enrichment facilities.
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East