Reuters and AP obtained the full-text summary of the recent Iran-EU3 negotiations. The press coverage focuses on the underlying pessimism of the document, which notes: The Iranian position is obviously guided by the goal of maintaining the fuel cycle. Without…
The Sunday Times (London) reports that UK Foreign Secretary “Jack Straw has drawn up a dossier [right] putting the case against a military attack on Iran amid fears that President George W Bush’s administration may seek Britain’s backing for a…
Remember a couple of weeks ago when Iran nearly scuppered its accord with the EU-3 over its continued production of uranium tetraflouride (UF-4), which may have been considered “feed material” for highly enriched uranium? (No? Read my post dated 10…
Iran and the EU-3, meeting in Brussels, agreed to a new round of negotiations, Reuters reports. The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office has a statement by British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. “We are now able to move forward to a…
The IAEA Board of Governors has passed a resolution welcoming the Iran-EU3 accord. Crucially, and in line with Iranian demands, the resolution described the freeze as a voluntary, confidence-building measure and not a legally binding commitment. Its passage meant that…
“Deal Imperiled as Iran Hesitates” (Washington Post) “Iranians Refuse to Terminate Nuclear Plans” (New York Times) “Iran: Nuclear resolution unacceptable” (CNN) “Iran says European position at nuclear talks still unacceptable” (AFP) “Diplomats Say Iran Uranium Deal Salvaged” (AP) “EU Stands…
Both Washington and Tehran are both balking at the EU’s draft IAEA resoution. The resolution hints that the IAEA will refer Iran to the Security Council if it resumes uranium enrichment. That goes too far for Tehran and not far…
The IAEA report on Iran concludes that “All the declared nuclear material in Iran has been accounted for, and therefore such material is not diverted to prohibited activities.” Calling the report a “qualified acquittal,” a Western diplomat told Reuters that…
Iran has agreed to suspend enrichment. Tehran still must inform the IAEA. “A deal for a full suspension is done but the IAEA has not received a letter confirming it,” a diplomat told Reuters. “That’s also important that they would…
Well, looks like the IAEA is holding up its report until Iran comes up with an answer. “I know for a fact that the people responsible for the report had all they have to say a few days ago,” a…
