1.  What is the NIE?

2.  How did the NIE report released yesterday differ from the 2005 NIE?

3.  What did two senior U.S. intelligence officials involved in writing the NIE say about Iran's intent to develop nuclear weapons?

4.  Enriched uranium is needed to build a nuclear weapon. 
a)  For what reason does the Iranian government say they are enriching uranium?
b)  Based on the amount of uranium being produced in Iran, how soon could Iran have a nuclear weapon?

5.  What is the new NIE conclusion based on?

6.  What led two U.S. agencies (the Energy Department intelligence unit and the National Intelligence Council) to suspect that the halt of the Iranian nuclear-arms program is limited and that some activities continue?

7.  a) Who is Stephen Hadley?
b)  How does Mr. Hadley view this new NIE report?

8.  How does Mr. Hadley explain the different conclusion made in the latest NIE report as opposed to the 2005 report?

9.  a) Who is John Bolton?
b)  Read Mr. Bolton's reaction to the new NIE in paragraphs 20-23.  Do you agree with Mr. Bolton's assertions?  Explain your answer.

10. CHALLENGE QUESTION:  The U.S. has nuclear weapons.  What is the big deal about Iran obtaining nuclear weapons?