U.S. Push for More Scrutiny of Iran Nuclear Program Fails
The United States once again failed to persuade the International Atomic Energy Agency today that it should refer Iran’s suspect nuclear program to the United Nations Security Council, accepting instead a repetition of calls for the country to stop uranium-enrichment activities and clear up remaining questions about its nuclear ambitions. A resolution making those calls is expected to be approved by the agency’s 35-member board on Saturday, though several countries were trying to water down the resolution’s language further late today. According to the current draft of the resolution, it will demand a full response by Iran before the agency’s board meeting on Nov. 25.Full Story