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After IAEA Report, Waiting for Russia's Next Move on Iran

IN THIS ISSUE: Waiting for Russia's next move on Iran, US imposes new sanctions on Iran, French opposition parties reach election alliance, US, Russia and UK back Israel at Mideast meeting, Russia could field missiles over antimissile deal, US "studying" Indian nuclear liability regulations.

Published on November 22, 2011
 

Waiting for Russia's Next Move on Iran

Mark Hibbs | Carnegie Q&A

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The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) admonished Iran by a large majority last week and urged Tehran to resolve outstanding issues over its nuclear program. But the board stopped short of calling for harsher sanctions firmly opposed by both China and Russia.

The resolution came ten days after the release of a new IAEA report documenting that Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of nuclear weapons. In a new Q&A, Mark Hibbs says that Iran is unlikely to cooperate with the IAEA in any significant way to address the questions raised in the IAEA's report.

In the coming months, Washington will need to walk a fine line to maintain pressure on Iran while trying to prevent the crisis from escalating out of control. The United States may see Russia's commitment to diplomacy as a potential opportunity. This will depend on forthcoming talks among Russia, Iran, and other countries on a roadmap for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.     Full Article



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