An inquiry by the UN nuclear watchdog into alleged atom bomb research by Iran has degenerated into a silent standoff a few months after Tehran asserted the matter is over, UN officials said.
"We had gridlock before but until September at least we were talking to each other. Now it's worse. There is no communication whatsoever, no progress regarding possible military dimensions in their programme," a senior United Nations official said.
The nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), meanwhile presented its latest report on Iran, saying it planned to start installing another 3,000 centrifuges early next year, adding to 3,800 already enriching uranium and another 2,200 being gradually introduced.
But its figures showed Iran had not boosted the number of centrifuges regularly refining uranium since reaching the 3,800 level in September.
The reason for Iran's relatively slow progress was unclear, UN officials said.
Iran, the world's number four oil exporter, says its programme is for generating more electricity.
The West suspects a covert effort to develop the capacity to fuel nuclear weapons.
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Anonym7, the day that you
by Farhad Kashani on Sat Nov 22, 2008 04:28 PM PSTAnonym7, the day that you differentiate between "Iran and Iranians" and the illigal and illigitimate fascist regime in Tehran, then, I can proudly say you stand with the people of Iran.
If we had a democratically elected civilized government that acted as human beings even for once in their reign, I would be the first one who supports their right, but not this regime. Always remember, anything that benefits the regime is against the interest of the Iranian people and Iran, and vice versa.
I wish Iran total success!
by Anonym7 (not verified) on Fri Nov 21, 2008 03:35 PM PSTKashani_jan Iran is not "makin nukes", if she is making nukes however, I wish her total and complete success.