Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Russia Delivers an Ultimatum

Hey all-
This story comes from today's New York Times. Russia has threatened to cut off nuclear fuel for Iran's nearly-completed nuclear reactor if Iran does not comply with U.N. orders to cease enrichment of uranium. Iran has sent shock waves through the international community by enriching uranium, one of the early steps in the manufacture of nuclear weapons. The United States has been the loudest voice in calling for a halt to Iranian uranium enrichment. These calls have been ignored by the Iranian government. The Bush Administration has been talking to the Russians for many years, attempting to convince the government in Moscow to join the opposition to the actions of Iran. Hopefully, this action by the Russians will stop the Iranians from continuing their weapons program.

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