Iran: An explosive move

Friday, 14 April 2006

The need for the UN to contain Iran becomes even more compelling Leading articles The Times - Iran’s provocative boast that it has successfully enriched uranium has been received with almost universal condemnation. In language that is strikingly, and deliberately, similar, America, Britain, France and Russia yesterday spoke of a “step in the wrong direction”, and called on Iran to respect its obligations and stop its nuclear activities. The message from these four permanent Security Council members will be delivered in person in Tehran today by Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). And underlining the seriousness of the Iranian breach, Condoleezza Rice yesterday urged the United Nations to take “serious steps” to deal with the threat. more