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EU moves to refer Iran to U.N.
Maybe they grew something overnight? VIENNA, Austria -- The European Union submitted a motion Friday setting Iran up for referral to the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions, and it pushed for a decision today when the 35-nation board of the International Atomic Energy Agency reconvenes. Iran increased its own pressure against referral, threatening to restart uranium enrichment -- a possible pathway to nuclear arms, diplomats accredited to the agency told The Associated Press. They said Iran also warned it could block access for International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors it had agreed to under a document Iran hasn't yet ratified. The diplomats -- who demanded The EU motion -- a draft resolution to the IAEA's board of governors -- calls on the 35-nation board to consider reporting Iran to the council. As grounds, it mentions noncompliance with provisions of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and suspicions The board agreed to reconvene today; and the Europeans, backed by the U.S. and its allies, were expected to call for approval by consensus or, alternatively, for a vote. The divisive nature of the draft was expected to result in a vote, which the Europeans were expected to win against Iran's allies at the IAEA. The Security Council could impose sanctions if it finds Iran violated the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, but veto-carrying members Russia and China were certain to oppose such action. Stock up on popcorn. Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2005-09-24 |
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