最近,“铀”(uranium)这个近乎专业的元素名称,一下子成了国际政治的焦点、媒体炒作的对象、甚至寻常百姓的谈资。围绕着萨达姆政权是否曾从尼日尔购买铀、朝鲜核燃料棒是否进行了处理、伊朗是否拥有浓缩铀等问题,美国政府与有关国家和组织说法不一、真假难辩。对此,外交斡旋在紧张地进行,相关国家间言辞激烈,政府和媒体也吵得不亦乐乎。真没想到,铀材料问题会如此热门,甚至有可能成为引发国际危机的导火索。 Recently, the uranium, an almost-professional element name, suddenly became the focus of international politics, the object of media speculation, and even the talking of ordinary people. Whether the government of Uzbekistan has purchased uranium from the Niger, whether the DPRK nuclear fuel rods are handled or whether Iran possesses uranium enrichment or other issues, the U.S. government has different opinions from the countries and organizations concerned and it is hard to argue about it. In this regard, the diplomatic good offices are intensely conducted with fierce language among the countries concerned, and the government and the media are also fractious. Unexpectedly, the issue of uranium materials will be so hot that it may even become a trigger for the international crisis.