Library Documents on Iran's Nuclear Program
January 27, 2005
Lawrence Scheinman, a top arms control official in the Clinton administration, says he is concerned that Iran is using the cover of the 35-year old Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) to develop nuclear weapons. Scheinman says an NPT review conference in May will likely focus on Iran's program, though participants will also...
January 26, 2005
Following is the full text of a summary of the latest round of talks between Iran and the European Union aimed at persuading Iran to give up uranium enrichment, a process that could produce fuel for atom bombs.
In the confidential document, seen and transcribed by Reuters, "EU3" refers to France, Britain and Germany, the countries negotiating with...
January 25, 2005
In calling for a clear, strong, and long-term commitment to support the militarydominated government of Pakistan despite serious concerns about that country’s nuclear proliferation activities, The Final Report of the 9/11 Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States cast into sharp relief two long-standing contradictions in U.S. policy...
January 21, 2005
Unofficial translation from Russian
Foreign Minister Lavrov: Esteemed colleagues, Thank you for the interest in the outcome of the fourth meeting of the Russian-French Security Cooperation Council, in the work of which the Defense and Foreign Ministers of the two countries took part.
January 19, 2005
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SENATOR CHAFEE: And with Iran? Is there any potential for finding common ground with Iran?
MS. RICE: Well, I think the problems with Iran are well known. And we've tried to make them known to the Iranian government, often through third parties, sometimes when we've been in fora together.
January 19, 2005
Unofficial translation from Russian
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QUESTION: Renmin Ribao, China. Mr. Minister, I have the following question.
How would you comment on President Bush's words that he did not rule out the possibility of military actions in Iran? What measures will Russia take under the worst scenario?
Thank you.
January 18, 2005
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January 12, 2005
Speaker: Kenneth M. Pollack, senior fellow and director of research, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, The Brookings Institution; author, "The Persian Puzzle: The Conflict Between Iran and America"
Speaker: Mark Palmer, president and chief executive officer, Capital Development Company; member, Committee on the Present DangerSpeaker: David Kay...
January 10, 2005
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QUESTION: Can I ask you about Iran? Today again a senior official, Moussavian, he sometimes has a voice on nuclear issues, has muddied the waters over the negotiations with the E.U.-3, saying that if Iran's needs aren't satisfied by March, then they will end their suspension of uranium enrichment.
January 1, 2005
Over the last year, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs of the House Policy Committee has undertaken a review of U.S. nuclear nonproliferation programs and policy. This report is a result of that effort.