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U.N. nuclear chief won't condemn Iran(UPI Top Stories Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)The head of the United Nations' nuclear monitor has rejected an EU request to condemn Iran's nuclear program. Mohamed ElBaradei, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, was urged to issue a condemnation of the Iranian situation before his agency meets in special session next month. But, ElBaradei, though frustrated by Iran's resumption of nuclear research and a slowdown in Iranian cooperation with his inspectors, has given Tehran until the end of next month to give his inspectors improved access to documents and sites. Only if Iran does not accede would he be ready to declare his investigation was no longer making progress and that his hands were tied, the Financial Times said. ElBaradei's reports are said to usually set the tone for the international debate on the nuclear issue, meaning his decision could weaken U.S.-European efforts for a speedy referral of Iran to the U.N. Security Council. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |