Iranian lawmakers sent a letter to President Mohammad Khatami on Wednesday asking him to implement a law allowing the nation to resume nuclear activities “as soon as possible,” state-run radio reported. The letter, from 175 of the 290 legislators in Iran’s parliament, was sent less than a week after the hard-line Guardian Council approved the law, which encourages the government to pursue nuclear goals despite international pressure. The move was seen as trying to strengthen Tehran’s hand in nuclear talks with European nations.Full Story